Bhg Classic Minestrone

Name: Bhg Classic Minestrone
Ingredients: 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

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.