Pasta e Fagioli

Battuto
4 oz. salt pork	sage
3 stalks celery	rosemary
1 large onion	thyme
4 cloves garlic	parsley
basil	salt, pepper

Chop to a paste or use food processor, then sauté in ¹/4 cup olive oil until golden. Add (1) 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes, 2 cans water and 2 bay leaves. Cook 5 minutes. Add 1 can (15 oz.) cannellini beans and 1 can potatoes, blended. Adjust consistency with water or stock. Boil 5 minutes. Add 1 cup ditalini. Cook until done. Check seasonings and consistency, adjust. Discard bay leaves and serve.