This Shortcut Minestrone Uses Ingredients You Already Have In Your Freezer And Pantry Recipes

SHORTCUT MINESTRONE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings; set bacon aside. In the drippings, saute onion and carrots for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in the spaghetti sauce, broth and beans. Bring to a boil. Add the pasta, brown sugar, basil and oregano. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Add green beans; cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Garnish with reserved bacon and Parmesan cheese if desired.

SHORTCUT SAUSAGE MINESTRONE

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook sausage, pepper and onion over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain., Add green beans, water, kidney beans, tomatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Stir in ditalini; cook, uncovered, 10-11 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.

THIS SHORTCUT MINESTRONE USES INGREDIENTS YOU ALREADY HAVE IN YOUR FREEZER AND PANTRY

Steps:

• Heat frozen mixed vegetables in a large saucepan. Add marinara sauce and 5 cups water and bring to a boil. Stir in green beans, white beans and pasta. Cook until pasta is done, about 5 minutes. Top with pepper and Parmesan cheese. Kitchen Counter Per serving: 339 cal, 9g fat, 22mg chol, 19g prot, 46g carbs, 13g sugar, 14g fi ber, 765mg sodium

SHORTCUT MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• PLACE all ingredients in large Dutch oven or stockpot.
• BRING to boil on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 minute or until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally.

SHORTCUT MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in large Dutch oven or stockpot.
• Bring to boil on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 min. or until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally.