Minestrone

Name: Minestrone
Ingredients: 1/4 lb. salt pork, diced; 3 large onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 lb. zucchini, sliced; 1/2 lb. cabbage, cut in chunks; 1 large bay leaf; 2 qt. water; 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen green beans; 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes; 1 c. thin spaghetti; salt and pepper to taste; grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/4 lb. salt pork, diced
3 large onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 lb. zucchini, sliced
1/2 lb. cabbage, cut in chunks
1 large bay leaf
2 qt. water
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen green beans
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 c. thin spaghetti
salt and pepper to taste
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1

In large kettle, brown pork until crisp.
2

Add onions and garlic and saute until onions are tender.
3

Add zucchini, cabbage, bay leaf and water.
4

Bring to boil.
5

Cover and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in beans, tomatoes, spaghetti, salt and pepper.
6

Cook 15 minutes until spaghetti is tender.
7

Discard bay leaf.
8

Serve with cheese.