Quick Minestrone Recipe | Land O’Lakes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
• 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto and/or kidney beans, rinsed, drained
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can beef or vegetable broth
• 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes in juice
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning *
• 4 ounces (1 cup) uncooked dried pasta nuggets or elbow macaroni
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired