{"product_id":"super-green-spring-minestrone-with-asparagus-regenerative-spelt-conchiglietti-asparagus-basil-pesto","title":"Super Green Spring Minestrone With Asparagus, Regenerative Spelt Conchiglietti, \u0026 Wild Garlic Pesto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBefore you start, take out all the ingredients for this recipe (see 'what’s in your box' section below). \u003cstrong\u003eThoroughly wash all fresh vegetables, leaves, salad ingredients and raw grains\u003c\/strong\u003e before cooking or serving.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEP 1\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoil your kettle. Take out a small saucepan for the pasta and a deep frying pan, or a large, wide saucepan, to make the minestrone in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEP 2\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill your small saucepan with boiling water from the kettle, place it over medium heat, and bring it back to a boil. Once boiling, add a generous amount of salt, followed by the \u003cstrong\u003espelt conchiglietti \u003c\/strong\u003epasta. Cook until al dente, about 10–12 minutes. Drain and set aside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEP 3\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the woody ends of the \u003cstrong\u003easparagus\u003c\/strong\u003e spears and slice them into bite-sized pieces. Place your larger pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the sliced asparagus and sauté for 5 minutes, or until tender but still al dente. Remove from the pan and set aside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEP 3\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the same pan over medium heat, add the \u003cstrong\u003espring minestrone\u003c\/strong\u003e with 200 ml of water (double the volume for the 4 person portion) and the drained\u003cstrong\u003e butter beans\u003c\/strong\u003e. Simmer for 3–4 minutes to soften the beans slightly, then add the peas and baby spinach. Cook for a further 2–3 minutes, until the spinach has wilted. Add the cooked \u003cstrong\u003econchiglietti \u003c\/strong\u003epasta and \u003cstrong\u003easparagus\u003c\/strong\u003e, then remove from the heat. Stir through half of the \u003cstrong\u003ewild garlic pesto\u003c\/strong\u003e and season to taste with salt and pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEP 4\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo serve, divide the\u003cstrong\u003e minestrone\u003c\/strong\u003e between bowls and finish with a drizzle of the remaining \u003cstrong\u003ewild garlic pesto\u003c\/strong\u003e and some finely sliced \u003cstrong\u003ered chilli\u003c\/strong\u003e for a little kick. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planthood","offers":[{"title":"Base","offer_id":48354752200923,"sku":"MINESTRONEASPARAGUS","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"One-off 2 People","offer_id":48354752233691,"sku":"MINESTRONEASPARAGUS","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"One-off 4 People","offer_id":48354752266459,"sku":"MINESTRONEASPARAGUS","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/3252\/7775\/files\/MINESTRONE_ASPARAGUS-7B_LOW_RES_1.jpg?v=1773330195","url":"https:\/\/planthood.co.uk\/products\/super-green-spring-minestrone-with-asparagus-regenerative-spelt-conchiglietti-asparagus-basil-pesto","provider":"Planthood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}