Oven Baked Minestrone Recipe

Name: Oven Baked Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 1/2 to 2 lb. beef, cut up for stew; 2 qt. water; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning; 5 fresh tomatoes, skinned or 1 can tomatoes; 1 can kidney beans; 1 can pitted ripe olives (medium size); 1 c. zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces; Parmesan cheese; 2 cloves garlic; 4 bouillon cubes; 2 Tbsp. parsley; 1 1/2 c. sliced carrots; 1 c. sea shell macaroni

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 to 2 lb. beef, cut up for stew
2 qt. water
1 large onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
5 fresh tomatoes, skinned or 1 can tomatoes
1 can kidney beans
1 can pitted ripe olives (medium size)
1 c. zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic
4 bouillon cubes
2 Tbsp. parsley
1 1/2 c. sliced carrots
1 c. sea shell macaroni

1
Use a large heavy pot with a tight fitting lid.
2
Set oven temperature to 350u00b0.
3
Put the beef in the pot with olive oil, onion and finely chopped garlic; stir.
4
Brown in the oven with a cover off the pot for about 3/4 hour or until meat is well browned.
5
Stir several times.
6
Remove pot from the oven; add water, bouillon cubes, parsley and Italian seasoning.
7
Put cover on pot and return to oven for 1 hour.
8
Take pot out of oven and add all ingredients, except zucchini; stir well.
9
Cover and return to oven for 45 minutes.
10
Add sea shell macaroni; stir well.
11
Cover again for 1/2 hour.
12
Lastly, add zucchini for 1/4 hour more. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top.

338

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 1/2 to 2 lb. beef, cut up for stew, 2 qt. water, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Oven Baked Minestrone falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Oven Baked Minestrone

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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