How to Make Classic Minestrone I MyRecipes

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes add brightness, while crushed tomatoes are often more economical.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: rice

Whole wheat pasta offers more fiber, while rice is a budget-friendly alternative.

cannellini beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Chickpeas provide a different flavor profile, while navy beans are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Homemade broth is healthier, while bouillon is a cost-effective substitute.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced zucchini and green beans; sauté for another 3-4 minutes.

Pour in canned tomatoes with their juices and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Add pasta and bay leaves; reduce heat and simmer until pasta is al dente, about 10-12 minutes.

Stir in cannellini beans and spinach; cook until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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