Rosemary Minestrone & Simple Spinach Pesto
Ingredients
Recipe by Katie Farina. Minestrone has been a staple in Italian households for centuries. This hearty soup, known for its versatility, is filled with fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta in a savory broth. Topped with a simple spinach pesto, this is a recipe that transcends time and brings old-world Italian cuisine to your kitchen table!
Instructions
- Make the Pesto: Combine all ingredients together in a food processor and process until combined. Salt to taste.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once pot is hot add olive oil. Once oil is hot, add onion, garlic, rosemary, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant and translucent, about 10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, beans, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, once simmering reduce the heat and cook partially covered for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook stelline pasta until “al dente.”
- Add kale and cooked pasta to soup. Salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste. Garnish with pesto.
Serves 8