Name: Barilla Orzo Minestrone Pasta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 box Barilla Orzo pasta; 2 celery stalks, diced 1/inch; 2 carrots, diced 1/inch; 1 small yellow onion, diced ½ inch; 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided; 3 cups cauliflower florets; 3 cups savoy cabbage, shredded; To taste Salt and black pepper; 3 plum tomatoes, diced; 1 can cranberry beans, drained; 1 1/2 cup spring peas; 1 zucchini, diced; 6 basil leaves, torn

Barilla Orzo Minestrone Pasta

1 hours 30 minutes

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Translating to 'a thick vegetable soup', this vegan take on the classic Italian minestrone recipe swaps meat broth for water, pairing the typical ingredients of carrots, onion, beans, and tomato with premium al dente Barilla Orzo pasta for a hearty, comforting soup. Best served with Ruffino Orvieto Classico Taste profile: Yellow berries, fresh pastry, citrus with spice and golden raisin notes.

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Ingredients

8 servings

1/2 boxBarilla Orzo pasta

2celery stalks, diced 1/inch

2carrots, diced 1/inch

1small yellow onion, diced ½ inch

5 tbspextra virgin olive oil, divided

3 cupscauliflower florets

3 cupssavoy cabbage, shredded

To tasteSalt and black pepper

3plum tomatoes, diced

1 cancranberry beans, drained

1 1/2 cupspring peas

1zucchini, diced

6basil leaves, torn

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

In a pot, sauté celery, carrots, and onion with 1/2 of the olive oil for 3 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in cauliflower and cabbage and add 3.5 liters water to the pot. Season with salt and pepper and bring to boil. Cook for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in tomatoes, beans, peas, zucchini and Barilla Orzo pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 minutes.

Step 4

Turn heat off and let rest for 20 minutes, stirring every other 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Fold in basil, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving.

Orzo

Orzo is a small, rice-like pasta that adds Mediterranean flair to any dish. Its versatility shines in soups and salads, making it a go-to option for Canadian cooks looking to infuse their meals with a touch of premium, Mediterranean charm.

Shape

Mini and Soup

Cook time

9 minutes

Pack size

340 g (4 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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