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One-Pot Minestrone-Inspired Pasta

Jun 20, 2025

One-Pot Minestrone-Inspired Pasta

Servings: 6–8
Time: 20 minutes
Cost per serving: ~$1.75

If I made a big pot of Minestrone soup, my kids wouldn't touch it. But if I made a big pot of Minestrone-inspired pasta--they would eat the whole thing. Kids are funny. But they love pasta, so I guess it makes sense. Plus, this version has even more veggies than soup, so it's a win win all around. It's simple, delicious, filling and tasty!

✨ Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
½ cup matchstick carrots
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 zucchini, diced
½ cup mushrooms, optional
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) petite diced tomatoes (with liquid)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup frozen green beans (or mixed frozen vegetables)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 pound pasta (any small shape like rotini or shells)
4 cups water + 4 teaspoons bouillon powder (or 4 cups vegetable broth)
1 jar (24 oz) marinara or pasta sauce (optional but recommended)

🥣 Instructions

Sauté the veggies:
In a large pot, water-sauté the onion. Add carrots, celery, zucchini, and optional mushrooms. Cook until slightly softened.
Add the base:
Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with liquid), tomato paste, frozen green beans, and Italian seasoning.
Add pasta and broth:
Add pasta and pour in 4 cups of broth (or water + bouillon). Stir and bring to a boil. Cook uncovered until pasta is tender (about 7–10 minutes).
Finish with sauce:
Stir in jarred marinara sauce to taste—start with half a jar and increase if desired. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
Serve:
Serve warm. This makes a large batch and freezes well.

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