Recipe: Easy Minestrone with Pastina (Prince Macaroni)

EASY MINESTRONE WITH PASTINA

1 cup (6 oz.) Prince Pasta Pastina, uncooked
1 lb. ground beef
1 cup chopped celery
2 small carrots, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup chopped onion
8 cups beef broth
1/2 teaspoon EACH dried basil and oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach
1 can (20-oz.) chick peas, drained
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

In heavy 6-quart saucepan over medium heat, brown meat; drain.

Stir in celery, carrot and onion; cook 10 minutes or until tender.

Add broth and seasonings; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes.

Stir in pasta and spinach; cook 10 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.

Stir in chick peas and cheese.

Makes 6 to 8 servings
Source: Prince Pasta, New World Pasta Company