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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Italian Minestrone, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 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 11%
- Protein 11.91 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 37.25 g 14%
- Total Fat 4.28 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.92 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.68 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 722.15 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 10.81 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 11.08 g --
- Added Sugars 4.14 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 113.96 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 3.4 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 735.16 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 75.65 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 12.46 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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.
- Is Hearty Italian Minestrone healthy?
- Hearty Italian Minestrone has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 229.89 calories and 11.91 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 722.15 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.14 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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