Italian Minestra

Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients

• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 cup sliced onions
• 1/4 cup french beans , cut into juliennes
• 1/2 cup carrot , cut into juliennes
• 1/4 cup celery (ajmoda) , cut into juliennes
• 1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
• 1/2 cup tomatoes
• 1/2 cup potatoes , cut into juliennes
• 1 cup thinly shredded cabbage
• 1 vegetarian seasoning cubes , readily available in the market
• salt to taste
• 1/4 cup spaghetti
• 3 tbsp baked beans
• freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder to taste

For The Garnish

• 4 tbsp grated processed cheese
• 2 tsp finely chopped parsley

Method

1. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions, french beans, carrots and celery and sauté on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Add 4 cups of water and bayleaf and bring to boil, while stirring once in between.
3. Add the tomatoes, potato and cabbage, seasoning cube, salt and spaghetti, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 8 to 10 minutes, or till the spaghetti is cooked.
4. Add the baked beans and pepper, mix well and simmer on a slow flame for 2 minutes.
5. Serve immediately garnished with cheese and parsley.