Main-Dish Minestrone

Colorful vegetables and tender pasta swimming in a flavorful broth is a one-pan dinner with mass appeal.

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ingredients 17
Prep Time 50 min
Total Time 50 min

Ingredients

3/4: cup water

1: cup chopped onions

2: small unpeeled red potatoes, cubed (1 cup)

1/2: cup chopped carrot

1/2: cup chopped celery

1/3: cup chopped green bell pepper

2: large cloves garlic, finely chopped

1: box (9 oz) Green Giant® frozen spinach

1/4: cup uncooked rosamarina or orzo pasta (1 1/2 oz) or 1/4 cup broken spaghetti (1 oz)

2: cans (14 oz each) chicken broth

1: can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed

1: can (8 oz) no-salt-added tomato sauce

1/4: cup chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

1/2: teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2: teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4: teaspoon salt

1/4: teaspoon pepper

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Directions

1 In 4-quart nonstick saucepan or Dutch oven, heat water to boiling over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add potatoes, carrot, celery, bell pepper and garlic; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling.
2 Reduce heat; simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes and pasta are tender.

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We've used a minimum of salt in this recipe. Feel free to season to suit your taste.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving (1 Cup)

Calories: 190
Calories from Fat: 15),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 1 1/2g; 1 1/2%
(Saturated Fat 0g, 0% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%;
Sodium: 720mg; 720%;
Total Carbohydrate: 33g; 33%
(Dietary Fiber 7g 7% Sugars 4g 4% ),
Protein: 12g; 12%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 110%;
Vitamin C: 20%;
Calcium: 15%;
Iron: 25%;

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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HannahA

report Posted Mar. 27, 2012 9:21 PM

This Is one of my family's favorites. It's so low fat and healthy. I add a can of diced tomatoes, some string beans, and a dash of hot sauce. You could add any veggies you like. Even my young kids love it!