Pasta E Fagioli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 slices bacon, finely diced or 1/4 cup salt pork, rinsed and diced
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup romano cheese, grated
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
1/2 cup pasta (ditalini)

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over med heat. Add the bacon and cook for 5 minutes. Add the onion and saute until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
Add the broth and tomatoes and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and add the beans, cheese, parsley, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Season to taste with slat and pepper.
Bring a med pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until just done. Drain and add the pasta to the soup. Serve hot.