Easy minestrone
8 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Ground beef |
| 1 | cup | Chopped celery |
| 2 | smalls | Carrots; cut into thin strips |
| ½ | cup | Chopped onion |
| 8 | cups | Beef broth |
| ½ | teaspoon | Dried basil |
| ½ | teaspoon | Oregano leaves |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Ground black pepper |
| 6 | ounces | Pastina; uncooked |
| 10 | ounces | Frozen chopped spinach |
| 20 | ounces | Chick peas; drained |
| 2 | tablespoons | Grated Parmesan cheese |
Directions
In heavy 6-quart saucepan over medium heat; brown meat; drain. Stir in celery; carrot and onion; cook 10 minutes or until tender. Add broth and seasonings; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in pasta and spinach; cook 10 minutes or until pasta is tender; stirring occasionally. Stir in chick peas and cheese. 6 to 8 servings.
Prep Time: 20 min. Start to Finish: 1 Hr.
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by "Paula M. Veltre" <demoness@...> on Nov 16, 1998