Pasta e Fagioli – Marcel’s Culinary Experience

Ingredients

• 2 T. EVOO
• 1/8 lb. pancetta, chopped 2
• 4 (6") sprigs rosemary, left intact
• 2 (4-6") sprigs thyme, left intact
• 1 large fresh or 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 carrots, finely chopped
• 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
• 4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
• salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
• 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans
• 1 cup canned tomato sauce or canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 ¼ cups ditalini
• freshly grated Parmigiano cheese
• crusty bread, warmed