Feeding the kids: Minestrone soup

The minestrone with pasta recipe can be found in “The Golden Book of Pasta: Over 250 Great Recipes” (Barron's, $29.99). Credit: Handout
2. Add carrot and potato, and sauté until they begin to color, three to four minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and beans, and stir to combine. Pour in stock and bring to a boil.
4. Add pasta, zucchini, and cabbage, decrease the heat to medium-low, and gently simmer until the pasta and vegetables are cooked, 15-20 minutes.
5. Stir in parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve hot sprinkled with Parmesan.