Pasta Fagioli without sauce goat

1 1/2 cups dried cannellini beans 1/3 cup olive oil , plus 2 tsp olive oil, divided 3 ounces piece thick slab bacon (optional) 1 large onion , chopped 11[...]

add to shopping list 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 16-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, drained, chopped 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley[...]

4 Italian sausages, removed from casings (mild or hot, your choice, about 1 pound) 4 tablespoons olive oil , divided 1 medium onion , chopped 2 stalks celery[...]