Pasta Fagioli without tortillas rigatoni

1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans 1 (10 ounce) meaty ham bone or smoked pork hocks 10 cups water 1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni 1 tablespoon olive oil 1[...]

2 cups sliced dried smoked sausage (can use more or less) 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion (quartered or very coarsley chopped) 3 tablespoons minced[...]

3 -4 cloves garlic , chopped fine 1 small onion , chopped fine 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 lb Italian sausage , loose (mild or hot) 1/2 lb ground chuck 1 (28 ounce)[...]

1 large onion 2 cloves garlic to taste 1 tablespoon basil 1 tablespoon oregano 1 x balsamic vinegar * 5 cups water or more 2 large vegetable bouillon cubes *[...]

2 cups sliced dried smoked sausage (can use more or less) 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion (quartered or very coarsley chopped) 3 tablespoons minced[...]

3 -4 cloves garlic , chopped fine 1 small onion , chopped fine 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 lb Italian sausage , loose (mild or hot) 1/2 lb ground chuck 1 (28 ounce)[...]