Easy Minestrone
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- Prep Time15 min
- Total Time30 min
- Makes4 servings
Roberto Caruso
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp hot-red-chili-flakes
796-mL can diced tomatoes
1/2 540-mL can romano beans, drained and rinsed
450 mL vegetable broth, about 1/2 900-mL carton
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, rind
3/4 cup tubetti pasta
2 cups packed spinach
2 tbsp grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
Heat a large saucepan over medium. Add oil, then onion, carrot, celery, garlic and chili flakes. Cook until vegetables are slightly tender, about 3 min. Add tomatoes, beans, broth, Parmigiano-Reggiano rind, pasta and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until pasta is tender, 10 to 11 min. Remove and discard rind. Stir in spinach. Garnish with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and basil.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 222, Protein 11g, Carbohydrates 39g, Fat 4g, Fibre 6g, Sodium 886mg.
Wine Pairings
Tangy, bright chianti The classic red from gorgeous Tuscany makes a traditional pairing for tomato-based Italian dishes like Easy Minestrone. This one tastes of fresh berry and plum, with a zesty sharpness that enhances bold Mediterranean flavours. Gabbiano Chianti Classico, Italy, $17.
