Pasta Fagioli

1 cup small dried white bean 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion , chopped 6 garlic cloves , minced 10 cups water or 10 cups vegetable stock 1/2[...]

4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 large fresh rosemary sprig 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup chopped onion 3 ounces pancetta , chopped 2[...]

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth 1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans , rinsed & drained 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes , undrained 2 medium zucchini ,[...]

2 lbs lean ground beef 2 medium onions , chopped 2 -3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic 2 large celery ribs , finely diced 1 tablespoon dried oregano (or to[...]