Minestrone With Pasta Recipe

Name: Minestrone With Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups uncooked dried ditalini or medium pasta shells; 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Butter; 1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves*; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic; 1 pound chorizo sausage or Italian sausage, crumbled; 2 medium (1 cup) carrots, sliced; 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 (14- to 16-ounce) can whole tomatoes, cut up; 1 (9-ounce) package frozen cut green beans; 4 (14 1/2-ounce) cans beef broth; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups uncooked dried ditalini or medium pasta shells
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Butter
1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves*
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1 pound chorizo sausage or Italian sausage, crumbled
2 medium (1 cup) carrots, sliced
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (14- to 16-ounce) can whole tomatoes, cut up
1 (9-ounce) package frozen cut green beans
4 (14 1/2-ounce) cans beef broth
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Cook ditalini according to package directions.
2
Drain; set aside.
3
Melt butter in 6-quart saucepan until sizzling; add onion, basil and garlic.
4
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 3-5 minutes or until onion is softened.
5
Add sausage.
6
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 9-11 minutes or until sausage is browned.
7
Drain off fat.
8
Stir in all remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese.
9
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are crisply tender.
10
Stir in cooked ditalini.
11
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
12
Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.

356

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups uncooked dried ditalini or medium pasta shells, 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Butter, 1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves*, and more.

Yes, Minestrone With Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Minestrone With Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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