Pasta Fagioli with spice

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[...]

1 -2 lb Italian sausage (I prefer Dearborn brand) 4 carrots , chopped 4 stalks celery , chopped (make sure to include the leafy tops) 2 (28 ounce) cans of[...]