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Rustic Minestrone with Pancetta
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Rustic Minestrone with Pancetta

4.4 (282 ratings)

Our Minestrone leans on extra-virgin olive oil and patience: built on a slow, honest base, then finished with Pancetta.

Prep
18 min
Cook
46 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb minestrone
  • 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium garlic
  • 1 lb Parmesan
  • a pinch fresh basil
  • 4 oz kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup cracked black pepper
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the minestrone generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the minestrone and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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