Pasta Fagioli Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 7 cloves garlic, whole
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 can tomato sauce
• ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1 can cannellini beans, with liquid
• 2 quarts water
• 12 oz penne pasta