Pesto Minestrone

Name: Pesto Minestrone
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2-1/4 cups water; 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini; 2 cups diced zucchini; 2 tablespoons prepared pesto

12 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2-1/4 cups water
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 cups diced zucchini
2 tablespoons prepared pesto

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, mixed vegetables, broth, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes.
2

Add the tortellini, zucchini and pesto. Simmer, uncovered, 7-9 minutes longer or until pasta and vegetables are tender.