Winter Garden Ditalini Recipe

Name: Winter Garden Ditalini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 cup chopped peeled carrots; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups 1/2-inch pieces green beans; 1 cup chopped fennel bulb plus 2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds; 1 cup chopped peeled parsnips; 1 cup canned vegetable broth; 4 cups small broccoli florets; 2 cups ditalini or elbow macaroni (about 9 ounces); 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped peeled carrots
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces green beans
1 cup chopped fennel bulb plus 2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds
1 cup chopped peeled parsnips
1 cup canned vegetable broth
4 cups small broccoli florets
2 cups ditalini or elbow macaroni (about 9 ounces)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion, bell pepper, and carrots; saute until softened, about 8 minutes.
3
Add garlic; stir 1 minute.
4
Add beans, fennel bulb, parsnips, and broth; bring to simmer.
5
Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Add broccoli florets; cover and let stand 2 minutes.
8
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
10
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
11
Drain pasta; return to pot.
12
Mix in vegetables, fennel fronds, cheese, and enough reserved pasta cooking water to moisten.
13
Season with salt and pepper.

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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: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1 cup chopped peeled carrots, and more.

Yes, Winter Garden Ditalini 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.

Winter Garden Ditalini

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