Pasta Fagioli with pasta

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, removed from its casings 1 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion , such as Vidalia 1 garlic[...]

3 teaspoons olive oil 2 lbs lean ground chuck 4 carrots , shredded 1 large sweet onion , chopped (about 12 oz.) 5 celery ribs , diced (I also add in some of[...]

8 slices bacon , cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips 3 medium onions , finely chopped 3 medium garlic cloves , minced 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 2 quarts[...]