Spinach And Bean Minestra Recipe

Name: Spinach And Bean Minestra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. oil; 1/2 lb. bacon, cut into small pieces; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb. spinach, cooked, drained and chopped (reserve the cooking water); 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves; 1 c. ditalini, cooked and rinsed in cold water; 1 (20 oz.) can cannellini; 1/2 c. grated Romano cheese; 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes

Servings: persons

4 Tbsp. oil
1/2 lb. bacon, cut into small pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb. spinach, cooked, drained and chopped (reserve the cooking water)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 c. ditalini, cooked and rinsed in cold water
1 (20 oz.) can cannellini
1/2 c. grated Romano cheese
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes

1
Heat the oil in a heavy pot over medium heat.
2
Cook the bacon until it is done, but not crisp.
3
Pour off all but about 6 tablespoons of the fat.
4
Add the garlic.
5
Cook, stirring, until golden.
6
Add the spinach and its cooking water, salt, pepper, oregano, ditalini, cannellini (undrained) and tomatoes.
7
Stir over low heat for 5 minutes.
8
Stir in the Romano cheese and serve. Minestra is a very thick soup, almost a stew.

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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: 4 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 lb. bacon, cut into small pieces, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 lb. spinach, cooked, drained and chopped (reserve the cooking water), and more.

Yes, Spinach And Bean Minestra falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Spinach And Bean Minestra

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