Italian White Bean And Pancetta Soup

Ingredients
6 ounces pancetta bacon, finely diced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup red onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 cups chicken stock
4 (19 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups seashell pasta
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions

1. In an 8 quart pot, saute pancetta in olive oil until soft. Add onion and celery; saute, stirring, for about 5 minutes. Stir in sage, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Add chicken stock, cover, and bring to a boil Add beans to soup, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
2. Cook pasta in 4 quarts boiling water with 1 teaspoon salt until al dente. Drain, and add to soup.
3. Stir in minced parsley before serving, and sprinkle with grated cheese.