Mama's Hearty Minestrone

Name: Mama's Hearty Minestrone
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 237 milliliters finely chopped broccoli; 822 grams diced tomatoes; 473 milliliters diced carrots; 411 grams low-sodium chicken broth; 1 Tbsp dried basil; 118 milliliters elbow macaroni; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 454 grams ground beef; 1 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 onion, diced; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 59 milliliters shredded Parmesan cheese, or more to taste; 1 teaspoons salt; 473 milliliters tomato sauce; 1 Tbsp vegetable oil; 118 milliliters water, more if needed; 1 zucchini, sliced and quartered

Mama's Hearty Minestrone might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 277 calories, 16g of protein, and 15g of fat each. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Not Head to the store and pick up parmesan cheese, salt, carrots, and a few other things to make it today. It is a reasonably priced recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Mama Mia's Minestrone, Hearty Minestrone, and Hearty Minestrone.

Instructions

Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

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Add ground beef; cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes.

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Beef

Drain excess grease.

Transfer ground beef mixture to an 8-quart stockpot; add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and carrots. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until carrots are partially cooked, 10 minutes.

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Add zucchini, bell pepper, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper; simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 more minutes.

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Basil

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Stir broccoli and macaroni into soup; simmer until macaroni is cooked through but firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.

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Garnish with Parmesan cheese to serve.

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Servings:

237milliliters

finely chopped broccoli 822grams

diced tomatoes 473milliliters

diced carrots 411grams

low-sodium chicken broth 1Tbsp

dried basil 118milliliters

elbow macaroni 2cloves

garlic, minced 1

green bell pepper, diced 454grams

ground beef 1teaspoons

ground black pepper 1

onion, diced 2teaspoons

dried oregano 59milliliters

shredded Parmesan cheese, or more to taste 1teaspoons

salt 473milliliters

tomato sauce 1Tbsp

vegetable oil 118milliliters

water, more if needed 1

zucchini, sliced and quartered

Recommended wine: Chianti, Verdicchio, Trebbiano

Minestrone on the menu? Try pairing with Chianti, Verdicchio, and Trebbiano. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Castellani Chianti Annata with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 15 dollars per bottle.

Castellani Chianti Annata

Bright ruby red colored. The nose is intense and fruity with a violet fragrance and a slight hint of cherries and red currant. The palate is dry and balanced, lightly tannic which turns into velvety softness.Pairs well with delicious pastas to spicy pasta dishes. Ideal with roasts, steaks, and grilled veal.Blend: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Ciliegiolo