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MINESTRONE

MINESTRONE

Minestrone of Pasta, Beans and Vegetables

How to make the Minestrone of Pasta, Beans and Vegetables:

Soak the beans overnight in 3 qts. of water and cook for about 1 1/2 hours. Keep warm. Wash and chop all the vegetables, peel and dice the potatoes. Chop the onion, garlic and tomatoes in a large pot and make a soffritto with oil, lard and pancetta. Add the onions, garlic and tomatoes.

When tender, not brown, add the rest of the vegetables, potatoes, and beans with its water. Cook till all the vegetables are soft adding more water or broth if the soup gets too thick.

Next, add the pasta after having cooked it for 7-10 min. Depending on type. Remove from fire, add chopped parsley and basil and let rest for 10 min. Serve with grated Parmigiano on the side.

Note:
For Minestrone Genovese, you may add 3 tbs. of pesto just before serving.

Recipe courtesy of The Italian Trade Commission

Serves 4-6

Italian recipes summary

BREAD, PIZZA and FOCACCIA
SAUCES and DRESSINGS
Appetizers: VEGETABLES
Appetizers: UOVA and FRITTATA
Appetizers: MEAT and CHEESE
Appetizers: FISH
First Courses: SOUPS
First Courses: DRIED PASTA
First Courses: FRESH PASTA
First Courses: STUFFED FRESH PASTA
First Courses: RICE, POLENTA and GNOCCHI
Main Courses: BEEF and VEAL
Main Courses: PORK, LAMB and GOAT
Main Courses: POULTRY and GAME
Main Courses: FISH
Main Courses: SNAILS, FROGS, INNARDS and more
SALADS and SIDE ORDERS
DESSERTS
ICE CREAM