Name: Traditional minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 100 gram pancetta, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon rosemary, finely chopped; 2 potatoes, peeled, chopped; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 1 carrot, chopped; 2 litre vegetable stock or water; 400 gram can diced tomatoes; 3/4 cup risoni pasta; 400 gram can borlotti beans, drained, rinsed; 100 gram green beans, chopped; shaved parmesan, parsley; leaves, crusty bread, to serve

Traditional minestrone

Serves 6

Prep

15M

Cook

50M

Total

1H 5M

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

100 gram pancetta, chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 teaspoon rosemary, finely chopped

2 potatoes, peeled, chopped

2 stalks celery, sliced

1 carrot, chopped

2 litre vegetable stock or water

400 gram can diced tomatoes

3/4 cup risoni pasta

400 gram can borlotti beans, drained, rinsed

100 gram green beans, chopped

shaved parmesan, parsley

leaves, crusty bread, to serve

Method

1.In a large, heavy based saucepan, heat oil on medium. Saute onion, pancetta, garlic and rosemary for 8-10 minutes until softened, not browned.

2.Add potatoes, celery and carrot to pan. Saute 2-3 minutes. Stir stock and tomatoes through. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes, or until vegetables are almost tender.

3.Add risoni and both beans, simmer 10-15 minutes. Season to taste. Serve topped with shaved parmesan and chopped parsley, with crusty bread on the side.

If preferred, use 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary instead of fresh.
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