Italian Bean and Pasta Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups dried cranberry, cannellini or other small
• white beans
• 3 Tbs. olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped pancetta
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups water or chicken stock, or as needed
• 1 1/2 cups diced canned plum tomatoes
• 2 tsp. salt, plus more, to taste
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/2 lb. small dried pasta, such as shells or
• ditalini
• Extra-virgin olive oil for serving
• Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for serving