Preparation time: 20 min
Soaking time approx: 8 h
Cooking time about: 60 min
Soak the beans overnight in cold water. The next day drain them, pour them into a large pan, cover with fresh water, add the bay leaf and cook for about 1 hour. Blanch the tomatoes, peel them, cut them into quarters, remove the seeds and chop them. Cook the pasta in plenty of water and salt. Peel and finely chop onion and garlic. Wash the celery and chop. Chop the bacon and brown it with the onion, garlic and celery for 2-3 minutes in hot oil inside the pan. Blend with wine, then add the drained beans, tomatoes and olives. Cook for about 5 minutes over moderate heat. Season with salt and pepper. Drain the pasta, dress with the beans, garnish with rocket leaves and serve fresh.
