Minestrone
Minestrone is ready in 40 minutes (15 hands-on) and has 472 kcal and 17 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $1.40. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 40 min
- Hands-on
- 15 min
- Calories
- 472 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.40
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Short pasta (fusilli)80 g
- White beans (can, drained)200 g
- Carrots100 g
- Celery80 g
- Onion100 g
- Zucchini160 g
- Crushed tomatoes (can)300 g
- Vegetable stock800 g
- Garlic10 g
- Olive oil20 g
- Parmesan (optional)30 g
Method
Dice the onion, carrot, celery and zucchini.
Soften the onion, carrot, celery and garlic in the oil in a pot for 6 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and the stock and simmer for 15 minutes, then the zucchini, the rinsed beans and the pasta.
Cook for 10 minutes more until the pasta is tender. Season and serve with grated Parmesan.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 472 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 76 g |
| Sugars | 17 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 14 g |
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