Minestrone Pasta
Italy
Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Ingredients 8 ingredients
- 2/3 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 medium carrots -- sliced (1 cup)
- 1 medium green bell pepper -- chopped (1 cup)
- 3 cups uncooked medium pasta shells - (7 1/2 oz)
- 1 can kidney beans - (15 to 16 oz) -- rinsed, drained
- 1 can Italian-style stewed or diced tomatoes -- (14 1/2 oz), drained
- 1 can garbanzo beans - (15 to 16 oz) -- rinsed, drained
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Carrot
High in vitamin A · 835 µg per 100 g, 104% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism.
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
3 more authorised claims
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
- Vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin A has a role in the process of cell specialisation.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. Vitamin A is important for normal vision, the immune system, reproduction, and growth and development. NIH fact sheet
Source of vitamin K · 13 µg per 100 g, 18% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
- Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Vitamin K is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. It’s important for blood clotting and healthy bones and also has other functions in the body. NIH fact sheet
Source of potassium · 320 mg per 100 g, 16% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Potassium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Potassium contributes to normal muscle function.
- Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
Potassium is a mineral found in many foods. Your body needs potassium for almost everything it does, including proper kidney and heart function, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Carrots, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Toss pasta and remaining ingredients. Serve warm or cold.
- This recipe yields 6 servings.
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Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Chef's knife
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Cutting board
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Colander