Creamy Spaghetti and Beans

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5 to 6 cups chicken stock

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 pound chunk pancetta chopped into small dice

4 cloves garlic, chopped

1 pound spaghetti

1 medium onion, chopped

2 carrots, cut into a small dice

1 fresh bay leaf

5 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme

1 (15-ounce) can Roman beans or small white beans (recommended: Goya brand)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 cup dry white wine, eyeball it

1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

A generous handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped