Minestrone pasta pot

Minestrone pasta pot

A vegetarian favourite for under 5's, minestrone pasta pot

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 - 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 - 20 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Low-fat

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and gently fry the onion for a few minutes until it starts to soften. Stir in the tomato purée, then tip in the frozen vegetables and pour in the stock.
  2. Bring to the boil, add the pasta and stir. Cover and simmer for 12-14 minutes or until the pasta is cooked.
  3. Stir in the beans and heat through, then taste for seasoning. Serve hot, with a bowl of grated cheddar for sprinkling over the top.

Per serving

294 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 49g, fat 7 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 4g, sugar 2g, salt 1.58 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2004.

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  • 05 November 2007

    Ulla rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    This was quick and surprisingly tasty (I added some basil, garlic powder, oregano and a pinch of chilli powder for an extra kick). Went down a treat with hungry boys, and tasted great re-heated, too. A great staple!

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  • 16 January 2008

    wagglett rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was quick, delicious and filling. The kids loved it too!

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  • 07 February 2008

    linnyt rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    At last, something that the whole family enjoyed. Used fresh veg, so it took a little longer to cook, and also added some mixed herbs. Next time, I've got to use larger quantities as it went down so well everyone wanted more!

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  • 09 February 2008

    4525sally commented on this recipe

    THIS WAS QUICK EASY AND DELICIOUS.

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  • 09 February 2008

    4525sally rated this recipe

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  • 30 April 2008

    chutchinson rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Quick, tasty and very easy to make and adapt

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  • 10 July 2008

    lurvlyloz commented on this recipe

    I made this last week and there was LOADS. it was very nice & made pack up fro the next day! MMMMMMM. I added worchester sauce for a slight kick.

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  • 01 November 2008

    emily commented on this recipe

    this was great and so simple desipte forgetting to add the baked beans. I used a mixture of fozen and fresh vegetables (peas sweetcorn fine beans and carrots) and cooked for a little longer. It was very easy

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  • 15 January 2009

    cmf-foodfile commented on this recipe

    Very similar to one of my younger son's staples - he cooks some pasta, drains it then puts it back together with tinned veg ( a variety) and grates some cheese on top.

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  • 15 January 2009

    cmf-foodfile commented on this recipe

    Further to my last comment - I have also suggested to my son that he could get the past and veg ready in an oven dish, then break a couple of eggs into it before adding the grated cheese. Just makes it a bit more nourishing (like a main meal, rather than a lighter one)

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  • 29 January 2009

    Nead rated this recipe

    5 stars

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  • 16 March 2009

    Lushious commented on this recipe

    Cooked this in our food tech lesson and it was delicious. Everybody loved it. Made cheesey french bread croutons to go with it and it went down a treat!

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  • 23 October 2009

    splodgemeister rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Quick, tasty and cheap meal! I added chilli flakes to give it a bit of a kick. My boyfriend and I thought it was lovely (even if it is for kids!) and will definitely make it again.

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  • 18 April 2010

    RecipesFF rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Quick, tasty and nutritious - a winner all round!

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  • 14 May 2010

    pro_extra rated this recipe

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  • 28 December 2010

    Malaz rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Surprisingly nice!

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  • 20 January 2011

    mumsrecipes rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really lovely - quick, easy substantial and healthy! The kids loved it - wanted me to make it the next day again!!

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  • 27 March 2011

    Mariana rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Lovely. I added some pesto and it was delicious!! My 3 year old had seconds!

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  • 26 August 2011

    Zlatanka rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is surprisingly good! It is already a regular at home as our two under 5's love it. We like it better with crumbled feta cheese though. And it's so quick to make. A winner!

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  • 03 January 2012

    rossdonald84 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very simple to make, and nice and filling. Ideal for in-experienced cook like me, who is trying to eat more healthily!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 - 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 - 20 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Low-fat

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion , finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 300g frozen mixed vegetables (including peas, sweetcorn, carrots and broccoli, but not the chunky stewpacks)
  • 700ml hot vegetable stock
  • 175g small pasta shapes, such as conchigliette
  • 220g can baked beans
  • grated cheddar , to serve
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Per serving

294 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 49g, fat 7 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 4g, sugar 2g, salt 1.58 g

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