Bhg Classic Minestrone

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow sweet pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped
• 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup mostaccioli pasta
• 1/4 cup fresh basil (fresh- coarsely chopped)
• 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves (fresh)
• parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a 4-quart dutch oven cook garlic and onion in hot oil until tender. add sweet pepper, zucchini, broth, and 2 cups water. bring to boiling. rinse and drain beans. add drained beans and pasta; return to boil. reduce heat. and simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
• 2 stir in tomatoes, spinach, and fresh basil (if using). remove from heat. season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
• 3 top with parmesan cheese. serves 6.