NeighborhoodHub kitchen
White bean minestrone
A tomato broth with vegetables, little pasta shapes, and white beans.
~$1.59 per serving
What goes in
- White beans, drained2 cans (15 oz each)~$2.20
- Small pasta, dry¾ cup~$0.60
- Chopped tomatoes1 can (14.5 oz)~$1.10
- Carrots2 medium~$0.50
- Zucchini1 medium~$0.90
- Onion1 medium~$0.70
- Olive oil1 tbsp~$0.20
- Dried oregano and salt1 tsp oregano, ½ tsp salt~$0.15
Whole recipe estimate$6.35
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Let’s make it
- 1
Dice onion, carrots, and zucchini. Heat oil in a large pot; cook onion and carrots for 6 minutes.
- 2
Add tomatoes, oregano, salt, and 4 cups of water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- 3
Add pasta and zucchini. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until 5 minutes remain on the pasta package cooking time.
- 4
Add beans and simmer for the final 5 minutes, or until pasta and vegetables are tender and beans are hot. Divide into four bowls.
Original recipe and planning estimates by NeighborhoodHub. Cooking times are estimates; this recipe has not yet been kitchen-tested.