Lisa Cooks

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon
• 1 medium carrots , peeled, cut into 2" pieces
• 1 medium onion , cut into quarters
• 4 cloves garlic , peeled, quartered
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary minced
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
• 1 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas , (with the juice, do NOT drain)
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 8 ounces ditalini pasta (1½ cups)
• 1 ounce Parmesan Cheese , (½ cup)