Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 ounces pancetta, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups diced zucchini
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced yellow squash
  • 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 3 cups chopped kale
  • 1/2 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in an Anolon Advanced Umber Nonstick Saucepan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the onion, garlic, basil, and oregano and cook until somewhat softened, 2-3 minutes. Add the zucchini, carrots, and yellow squash; cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and tomato paste, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. Increase the heat to medium, stir in the kale and pasta, return to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the pasta is tender, about 9-10 minutes. Stir in the beans and cook until they are heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the salt and pepper. Divide among 6 bowls and top each with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.