Minestrone alla Genovese

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

pesto

🥗Healthier: homemade pesto

💰Cheaper: spinach + garlic + olive oil

Homemade pesto can be fresher and cheaper.

Prepare the mixed vegetables for the minestrone by chopping them into bite-sized pieces.

In a large pot, add the chopped vegetables, garlic, and water.

Bring to a boil and then simmer until the vegetables are tender.

Season with salt to taste and stir in the grated cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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