Minestrone in Minutes

Ingredients

• Chicken broth

  Soup, canned, less/reduced sodium

  3 cup or 720g

• Pasta sauce

  Spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve

  1 ½ cup or 384g

• Whole wheat pasta

  Dry

  6 oz or 170g

• Kidney beans

  All types, mature seeds, canned

  1 ½ cup or 384g

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the chicken broth and pasta sauce over medium-high heat and bring to a lively simmer, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the dry pasta and cook at a steady boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until al dente, about 8–10 minutes or per package directions.
3. Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, stir in the rinsed beans, and cook 2–3 minutes until heated through.
4. Remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes to slightly thicken before ladling into bowls and serving hot.