Italian Cuisine

Pasta e Fagioli

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The classic Italian pasta and bean soup, costed to the penny. A tin of beans and a handful of pasta stretch into a thick, warming bowlful that feeds the family for pennies.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 30 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.91

Approx £3.62 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Pasta e Fagioli

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Soften the chopped onion, carrot and celery in the olive oil over a medium heat for 6-7 minutes until glossy.
  2. 2
    Stir in the garlic, tomato puree and mixed herbs and cook for another minute.
  3. 3
    Add the chopped tomatoes, drained beans, crumbled stock cube and about 700ml water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Tip in the pasta and cook for a further 8-10 minutes until tender, stirring so it does not stick.
  5. 5
    Mash a few of the beans against the side of the pan to thicken, season well and serve hot.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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