Minestrone
From Better Homes & Gardens 365 30 Minute Meals (2026).
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A historical recipe
Better Homes & Gardens 365 30 Minute Meals (2026).
Italy
Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
From an old book: a historical recipe, not current advice. Its methods, additives and storage may be unsafe by today's standards.
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Oven and hot trays. Use dry oven gloves for trays and dishes: a hot tray looks just like a cold one. Open the oven door away from your face and let the first rush of heat out.
- Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.
Method
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- Ina 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven heat | oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic;
- cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add broth, the water, zucchini, and sweet pepper.
- Bring to boiling.
- Stir in cannellini beans, green beans, pasta, and, if using, dried basil.
- Return to boiling;
- reduce heat.
- Simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally, Stir in spinach, tomatoes, and, if using, fresh basil.
- Remove from heat.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- If desired, top each serving with cheese.
- 186 cal., 3 g total fat (0 g sat.
- fat), O mg chol., 621 mg sodium, 34 g carb., 7 g dietary fiber, 10 g protein.
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Casserole pot
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Wooden spoon