Minestrone with Pasta and Beans

I made this glorious dish yet again! It is so good it's worth posting twice! I've made it many times since the last time I posted it. Instead of pasta and beans I have been putting in tortellini, but this time we did pasta and beans again, both are delicious! Should you be tempted to add salt or spices while it cooks, DON'T! The last time I made this I added salt, pepper and basil...it was okay...it's much better without any added spices. The only thing I add is Parmesan, to the individual bowls, not the pot.

Minestrone with Pasta and Beans

3 large carrots pealed and sliced into penny's
3 stalks celery diced
1/4 cup diced onion
3 T olive oil
4 oz. bacon (or pancetta) diced
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
28 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
15 oz. can white beans, drained and rinsed
2 14 oz. cans chicken broth
2 cans (chicken broth cans) water
1 or 2 cups small pasta

Cook the veggies and bacon in the olive oil over medium high heat for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add tomatoes and garlic bring to boil.Add broth, water and beans.

Bring to boil, cover(but not completely) lower to simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Add pasta cook according to package directions. Add more broth or water if needed. Ladle into individual bowls and add at least 1/8 cup Parmesan to each. Enjoy with your favorite dipping bread!