Pasta e fagioli with rosemary
A chunky Italian soup of beans, small pasta and tomatoes. Cheap, filling and ready in 35 minutes.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.80 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan. Cook the onion, carrot and celery for 8 minutes until soft.
8 min - 2
Add the garlic and rosemary for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the tomatoes, beans and stock. Simmer for 10 minutes.
10 min - 4
Mash a handful of beans to thicken the soup.
- 5
Add the pasta and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often, until just tender.
10 min - 6
Season with black pepper. It will thicken as it stands, so add a splash of water if needed.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.