Pasta Fagioli with cannellini

2 -3 large garlic cloves , peeled 1 bunch green onion , trimmed (scallions) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes 2 (15[...]

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[...]

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[...]