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Minestrone

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A italian take on minestrone, written step by step so it's easy to follow built around good pork and pantry staples.

Minestrone
Total
60 min
Level
Medium

Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb. salt pork, diced
  • 3 large onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 lb. zucchini, sliced
  • 1/2 lb. cabbage, cut in chunks
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 2 qt. water
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen green beans
  • 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
  • 1 c. thin spaghetti
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Method

  1. In large kettle, brown pork until crisp.

  2. Add onions and garlic and saute until onions are tender.

  3. Add zucchini, cabbage, bay leaf and water.

  4. Bring to boil.

  5. Cover and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in beans, tomatoes, spaghetti, salt and pepper.

  6. Cook 15 minutes until spaghetti is tender.

  7. Discard bay leaf.

  8. Serve with cheese.

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