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SW Sarah
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

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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