Beans And Macaroni (Pasta Con Fagoli)(Hearty Italian Peasant Dish) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. cubed bacon or ham
1 (16 oz.) can beans (pinto or white beans)*
3/4 lb. macaroni shells or elbows (small)
3 medium onions, coarse cut
clove garlic (if you please)

Preparation

*If
desired,
use
fresh shelled butter beans to which you add slight amount of water.