February 17, 2026
dinner lunch

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Original recipe

Total time: 35 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes

Equipment

Equipment
3 Qt Saucepan

Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Vegetable Oil 1 tbsp
Green Onion (cleaned/diced)1 3–4 stalks (~1/2 cup)
Garlic Powder2 1/4 tsp
Cannellini Beans (drained, rinsed) 1 can (15 oz)
Diced Tomatoes 1 can (14.5 oz)
Chicken Broth 1 carton (32 oz)
Fresh Parsley (chopped) 2 tbsp
Dried Basil3 1 tsp
Elbow Macaroni (uncooked) 1 cup (4 oz)
Parmesan Cheese (shredded) 1/2 cup

Steps

  1. Heat oil in a 3 Qt saucepan over medium-high heat. Add green onion and cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  2. Add all remaining ingredients except macaroni and Parmesan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove cover and increase heat to high. Bring back to a boil, then reduce to medium. Add macaroni and cook 10–15 minutes until tender.
  4. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.


  1. Original recipe calls for 1 medium onion (~1/2 cup), chopped. Green onion is easier on digestion and a milder substitute. ↩︎

  2. Original recipe calls for 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped. Substitute 1/4 tsp garlic powder (approx. 1/8 tsp per clove). ↩︎

  3. Original recipe calls for dried basil leaves, crushed. Crushing releases more of the oils for stronger flavor — skip if using fresh basil from the garden. ↩︎