The $5 Foodie

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 15 ounces garbanzos (canned)
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup ditalini or other small pasta like macaroni or orecchiete
• 2 cups vegetable broth plus 2 cups water
• 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried (plus more for optional garnish)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 2 pinchs black pepper, to taste
• 4 cups kale, escarole, or spinach, roughly chopped
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/4 cup pecorino romano or parmesan cheese, grated (for serving)