Beans And Macaroni (Pasta Con Fagoli)(Hearty Italian Peasant Dish)  
["1/2 c. cubed bacon or ham", "1 (16 oz.) can beans (pinto or white beans)*", "3/4 lb. macaroni shells or elbows (small)", "3 medium onions, coarse cut", "clove garlic (if you please)"]
["*If", "desired,", "use", "fresh shelled butter beans to which you add slight amount of water."]
["bacon", "beans", "macaroni shells", "onions", "clove garlic"]