Hearty Italian Minestrone
Hearty Italian Minestrone brims with tender vegetables, cannellini beans, and ditalini pasta in a rich tomato-broth base infused with rosemary and garlic. Each spoonful balances comforting sweetness from carrots and zucchini with a gentle herbal finish, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a warming lunch. A sprinkle of Parmesan adds a savory lift right before serving.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Warm oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and rosemary, stirring, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the tomato sauce, beans, water, broth, zucchini, pasta, and pepper; bring to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring now and then, until the pasta is tender, 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the parsley. Serve topped with Parmesan and more parsley if desired.
- Calories 229.89 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.91 g Good Source
- Carbs 37.25 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.28 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.92 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 7.68 mg Low Source
- Sodium 722.15 mg High
- Fiber 10.81 g Good Source
- Sugar 11.08 g High
- Added Sugar 4.14 g Moderate
- Calcium 113.41 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.4 mg Moderate
- Potassium 735.16 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 75.65 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 12.46 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Italian Minestrone is an Italian dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cannellini Beans, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 229.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Italian Minestrone?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Hearty Italian Minestrone made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cannellini Beans, Celery, Chicken Broth, Diced Carrots. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Hearty Italian Minestrone?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Italian Minestrone?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 229.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Italian Minestrone easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
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