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Minestrone with pasta

19) One-Pot Minestrone with Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 celery stalks diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 15 oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup small pasta ditalini or elbow
  • 2 cups chopped spinach or kale
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan for serving optional

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Cook onion, carrots, and celery about 5 minutes, until soft.
  2. Add garlic, oregano, and basil; cook 1 minute, stirring.
  3. Add tomatoes and broth; bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir in beans and pasta; cook about 10 minutes, until pasta is tender.
  5. Stir in spinach; cook 1–2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Ladle into bowls; serve with Parmesan, if desired.