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Place the bacon and oil in a cold frypan, then place over medium heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add garlic, thyme and tomato paste, and cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes, then add tomato and cook for a further 8-10 minutes until reduced. Add the beans and cook for 2 minutes to warm through. Remove from heat and stir through parmesan.