Garden Patch Minestrone

 

2

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2

medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)

2

medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)

1

small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1

medium zucchini or yellow summer squash, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces

1/4

cup chopped fresh basil leaves

1

box Hamburger Helper® beef pasta

1

can (15 oz) Progresso® cannellini or dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed

1

can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained

5

cups hot water

• 1 In 5-quart Dutch oven or stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are almost tender.
• 2 Stir in zucchini, basil, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), beans, tomatoes and hot water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender.