Genoese Minestrone

Name: Genoese Minestrone
Ingredients: 1⁄4 cup dried navy beans (or other small white beans); 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 quarts water; 3 carrots, pared, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 3 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise, sliced; 4 ripe medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1⁄2 small head savoy cabbage, shredded (about 3 cups); 1 cup small shell pasta; 1⁄2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil