Chicken Pasta e Fagiole with Smoked Paprika | Dinners | Umami

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 3 ounces pancetta, finely chopped (optional)
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped (about 1 3/4 cups)
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
• 12 ounces ground chicken thigh meat
• 2 (14-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 (14-ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (see note)
• 3 cups low-sodium homemade or store-bought chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chile flakes
• 3 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) small pasta (such as shells or elbow macaroni)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
• Parmigiano-Reggiano for serving.