Serves 6 300g fresh borlotti beans, or 200g dried beans soaked in cold water overnight and drained6 tbsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped2 basil leaves1 rosemary sprig1 litre chicken or vegetable stock 1 red chilli, chopped (optional) 1 tbsp tomato pureeSalt and pepper150g tubetti pasta (little tubes) 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil to serve Put the beans into a heatproof
earthenware pot or large
pan and cover with cold water.