Bean Ragu with Linguini

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2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more to drizzle

2 to 3 slices bacon, finely chopped

2 carrots, peeled and chopped 

2 to 3 small ribs celery, chopped 

2 cloves garlic, chopped 

1 bay leaf 

1 onion, chopped 

2 to 3 cups cooked white or pink beans

2 large Peeled Tomatoes, recipe below, chopped or one 14- to 15-ounce can plum tomatoes, chopped

A few sprigs fresh parsley with stems, chopped 

One 12-ounce can beef consomme or beef broth 

Salt and pepper 

Salt and pepper

1 pound linguini 

Grated Pecorino, for passing

Peeled Tomatoes:

4 large ripe tomatoes