Pasta e Fagioli (Soup with Pasta, Beans, and Vegetables) - OLDWAYS - Cultural Food Traditions OLDWAY

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ⅛ pound (about 3 slices) pancetta, chopped
• 2 fresh sprigs rosemary
• 1 fresh sprig thyme
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, finely chopped
• 1 rib celery, finely chopped
• 4 large cloves garlic, minced
• Coarse salt
• pepper
• 2 -15 ounces cans cannellini (white) beans
• 1 cup canned tomato sauce or canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1 quart low sodium chicken stock
• 6 ounces ditalini or other small pasta (preferably whole grain)
• Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano cheese for serving