Minestrone

• 1 c. dried white navy beans
• 1/2 c. whole wheat pasta (shells or elbow macaroni)
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil (optional; for nonfat eaters, use olive oil spray)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 tomatoes, cubed
• 1 small zucchini, cubed
• 1/2 lb. fresh green beans, sliced
• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper or to taste
• 8 c. water
• 1 Tbsp. dried basil
• 1 clove garlic (whole)
• 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

1. Rinse and soak navy beans according to package instructions; discard water and add fresh water.
2. Cook according to package instructions, omitting salt; set aside.

white navy beans, whole wheat pasta, olive oil, onion, garlic, carrots, stalks celery, potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini, fresh green beans, freshly ground black pepper, water, basil, clove garlic, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=527985 (may not work)