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Ingredients

Pesto:

• 3 tablespoons pine nuts
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, preferably "picolo fino"
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 5 ounces Ligurian extra-virgin olive oil

Minestrone:

• 1 1/2 cups borlotti (or pinto) beans
• 1 1/2 cups cannelloni (or white) beans
• 1 medium red onion, cut into medium dice
• 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch moons, 1/2-inch thick
• 4 plum canned plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 4 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 leeks, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch moons
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 6 ounces small shells pasta
• 1/2 cup pesto

Description

Food Network Invites You To Try This Minestrone With Pesto: Minestrone Con Pesto Recipe From Mario Batali.

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