Ronzoni Easy Minestrone

Ronzoni Easy Minestrone

Prep Time: 20 min.
Start to Finish: 1 Hr.

Ingredients:

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 cup (6 oz.) RONZONI Pastina, uncooked
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach
1 can (20-oz.) chick peas, drained
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:
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. 6 to 8 servings.

Source: Ronzoni Pasta website, 2001 (accessed on the Archive.org Wayback Machine)