Minestrone Alla Genovese (With Pesto)
- Ready In:
- 1hr 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 19
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 -3 cups savoy cabbage, shredded
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 quart beef broth (preferably rich)
- 1 quart water
- 4 ounces tomato paste
- 1⁄4 cup fresh herb, minced (parsley, basil, or marjoram)
- 3 small zucchini, cut into half-moon slices
- 1 cup Italian cut green beans, sliced (fresh or frozen, regular green beans are fine, too)
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or (15 ounce) can great northern beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans or (15 ounce) can pinto beans
- 6 ounces genoa salami, diced in small cubes
- 1⁄2 cup pasta, small (like small shells)
- salt and black pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons pesto sauce (see our Poppy Seed Pie)
- parmesan cheese, freshly grated
directions
- In a large saucepan, heat oil.
- Saute onion and garlic 2-3 minutes.
- Add cabbage, celery, and carrots. Saute 5 minutes.
- Add broth, water, tomato paste, and herbs. Partially cover pan and simmer 30 minutes.
- Add zucchini, beans, and salami; cook 15 minutes.
- Add pasta; cook until al dente.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Stir in pesto sauce just before serving.
- Serve in large bowls with grated cheese.
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Hi! I'm very blessed with a daughter and 3 sons, all teens who don't hate me lol. I am passionate about my family, and being an Italian family makes us all foodies by nature! I love to cook just about anything that's rustic style, and I eat fairly naturally and vegetarian.