30-Minute Minestrone

Name: 30-Minute Minestrone
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 6 shiitake mushrooms; 3 large garlic cloves; 1 leek; 6 c. vegetable stock; 1 c. drained canned Italian tomatoes; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 c. tubetti pasta (1/4 pound); 1/2 lb. wax beans; 1/2 lb. baby zucchini; 1 c. drained canned white beans; 1/2 c. frozen baby peas; 2 tbsp. chopped basil

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
6 shiitake mushrooms
3 large garlic cloves
1 leek
6 c. vegetable stock
1 c. drained canned Italian tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 c. tubetti pasta (1/4 pound)
1/2 lb. wax beans
1/2 lb. baby zucchini
1 c. drained canned white beans
1/2 c. frozen baby peas
2 tbsp. chopped basil

Directions

1

Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large casserole.
2

Add the mushrooms, garlic and leek and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until barely softened.
3

Add the stock and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
4

Add the pasta and cook until barely softened, about 4 minutes.
5

Add the wax beans, zucchini and white beans, cover partially and cook until tender.
6

Stir in the peas and basil.
7

Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and serve.