Minestrone Soup Drizzled with Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto
Minestrone Soup Drizzled with Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto
50 minutes total
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fall Recipes
- Garlic
- Premium Red Sauce
- Summer Recipes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla® Rustic Pesto sauce
Soup Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 4
| ½ | Box Barilla® Ditalini |
| 1 | Jar Barilla® Tomato Basil sauce |
| 1 | Jar Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto |
| 4 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| ½ | Cup onion, chopped |
| 1 | Cup celery, chopped |
| 1 | Cup carrots, chopped |
| 1 | Clove garlic |
| 1 | Bunch of asparagus, cut inch |
| 64 | Fluid ounces vegetable stock |
| 1 | Bay leaf |
| 1 | Can (15 oz.) kidney beans, drained |
| 3 | Cups butternut squash, diced |
| ½ | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (optional) |
| To taste | Salt and black pepper |
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 large soup kettle, bring broth to a boil.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add celery, carrots, and garlic; sauté for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are slightly tender, stir in tomato basil sauce, bring to a boil then remove from the heat; slowly add to the broth.
Step 3
Add beans, squash, onions and bay leaf to the broth.
Step 4
Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Step 5
Add pasta and asparagus; cook an additional 7 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Let rest 20 minutes before serving.
Step 7
Drizzle each serving with Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto and cheese (optional).
Rustic Basil Pesto Sauce
Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. It is a flavorful complement to a variety of dishes your whole family will enjoy.
- Pack size 6.5 oz.
- Range Pesto Sauce