By SW Sarah
Meatball minestrone with pesto
2 steps
Prep:5minCook:20min
Combine meatballs with minestrone soup to make this easy, filling one pot. It takes just 25 minutes from prep to plate so makes an ideal midweek meal
Updated at: Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:21:28 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
38
Low
Glycemic Load
15
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories516.3 kcal (26%)
Total Fat28.7 g (41%)
Carbs40.1 g (15%)
Sugars7.5 g (8%)
Protein23.5 g (47%)
Sodium524.6 mg (26%)
Fiber7 g (25%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
1 Tbspolive oil
12beef meatballs
1carrot
chopped
1celery stick
chopped
1onion
chopped
1garlic clove
chopped
1garlic clove
crushed
½ tspdried oregano
1bay leaf
400gcan chopped tomatoes
400gcannellini beans
can, rinsed and drained
100gpasta shapes
or rice
800mllow-salt vegetable stock
or chicken
vinegar
or pinch of sugar, optional
4 Tbsppesto
0.5 bunchbasil
leaves picked, optional
Instructions
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the meatballs all over until browned. Remove and set aside on a plate. Add the carrot, celery and onion to the pan, and fry for 10 mins until soft. Stir in the garlic, oregano and bay. Tip in the tomatoes, beans, pasta and stock. Bring to a simmer.
Step 2
Add the meatballs back to the pan and cook until the pasta is tender and the meatballs are cooked through. Season, and add a dash of vinegar or a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes, if you like. Ladle into four bowls, then swirl a spoon of pesto into each. Top with the basil to serve.
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