Minestrone

Ingredients

• •2 cans Cannellini beans
• •1 teaspoon Salt
• •2 medium Zucchini
• •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• •3 medium Carrots
• •2 tablespoons Olive oil
• •3 stalks Celery
• •1 large Onion
• •3 cloves Garlic
• •2 cans Tomatoes
• •0.5 cup Pasta
• •2 cups Kale
• •0.5 cup Parmesan

Instructions

1. 1

   Sauté onion, carrots, celery in olive oil

   💡 High heat with small amount of fat. Ingredients should sizzle but not steam.

2. 2

   Add garlic, cook 1 min

   💡 Never burn - burnt garlic is bitter. Add to oil early for flavor, late for aroma.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes, beans, stock, simmer 20 min

   💡 Build base

4. 4

   Add zucchini and pasta

   💡 Cook until pasta done

5. 5

   Add kale in last 5 min

   💡 Stay bright green

6. 6

   Season with salt and pepper

   💡 Work methodically. Attention to detail separates home cooking from restaurant quality.

7. 7

   Serve immediately while hot, garnished with fresh herbs or appropriate accompaniments as desired.

   💡 Fresh herbs add brightness and visual appeal - presentation matters as much as flavor.