Name: Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1, chopped yellow onion; 2, chopped carrots; 2, chopped celery stalks; 3, minced garlic cloves; 1 (14.5 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can, rinsed canned cannellini beans; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup small pasta shells; 3 cups, packed fresh spinach; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; for serving Parmesan cheese

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes. 2. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer. 3. Add pasta shells and cook according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. 4. Stir in fresh spinach and basil until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 5. Ladle into bowls and serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

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