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Gnocchi with Pesto Sauce

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Prepared pesto makes a flavorful sauce for gnocchi and vegetables. 

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Meatball Minestrone

Submitted by: Linda de Beaudrap 
'As the busy parents of two boys, my husband and I are always on the lookout for quick meals,' writes Linda de Beaudrap of Calgary, Alberta. 'You don't have to thaw the frozen meatballs for this satisfying soup, so you can have it on the table in minutes.' 

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30-Minute Minestrone

Submitted by: Betty Claycomb 
'This simple, chunky soup is low in calories,' Betty Claycomb of Alverton, Pennsylvania jots. 'The beef broth's seasoned nicely, while the spinach adds a refreshing difference.' 

Hamburger Minestrone

Submitted by: Maudie Breen 
This hearty broth is sure to warm you up on a cool day. Filled with Italian seasoning, good-for-you vegetables, ground beef and macaroni, the recipe was sent in by Maudie Breen of Salt Lake City, Utah. 

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Tortellini Minestrone

Submitted by: Pamela Smith 
We take turns cooking Sunday meals at my church, and this soup is always popular. It's a smart way to use zucchini, and people seem to enjoy the cheese tortellini as well as the Italian turkey sausage. -Pamela Smith of Flushing, New York 

Pesto Chicken 'n' Ravioli

Submitted by: Andrea Fishlock 
Calling for several convenience products, this easy-to-assemble main course has a delightful taste pesto lovers especially will enjoy. Tip: 'Serve it with Caesar salad and garlic bread, and it's sure to get rave reviews,' relates Andrea Fishlock of Barto, Pennsylvania. 

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Hamburger Minestrone

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Use frozen mixed vegetables or another of your favorite combinations. Add any type of leftover pasta may be used, too. 

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Minestrone Macaroni

Submitted by: Diane Varner 
'This is by far the easiest, tastiest economical recipe I've found,' reports Diane Varner, Elizabeth, Colorado, a mother of two teenage sons who works part-time. 'It seems to taste even better as a leftover.' Our test kitchen figures her frugal skillet dish costs just 78¢ per serving. 

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Turkey Minestrone

Submitted by: Betty Christensen 
I love serving this savory soup to lunch guests. Italian turkey sausage gives the broth just the right spice. I never cooked much when I was growing up, so when I got out on my own, I found that great recipes like this can make anyone a good cook. -Betty Christensen, Victoria, British Columbia 

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Scallop Pesto Pasta

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Sea scallops can range from 1/2 to 1 inch thick. To cook thicker scallops more quickly, cut them in half horizontally. 
 
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