Pasta And Bean Soup
["2 slices bacon", "1 small onion", "1 medium garlic clove", "1 celery stalk", "3 Tbsp. olive oil", "3 to 4 peeled plum tomatoes", "2 qt. hot water", "2 tsp. salt", "2 c. dried Navy beans*", "2 c. small pasta", "3 to 4 Tbsp. Romano or Parmesan cheese"]
["Chop first 4 ingredients very fine; put in big soup pot with olive oil.", "Saute until golden; then add tomatoes (or paste) and cook again for about 3 minutes.", "Add hot water, salt and beans; bring to a good boil.", "Let simmer, covered, for about 10 to 15 minutes."]
["bacon", "onion", "garlic", "celery", "olive oil", "tomatoes", "water", "salt", "beans", "pasta", "Romano"]