Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. macaroni
1 c. chopped cabbage
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. margarine
1 minced onion
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
4 Tbsp. parsley
small can tomato paste
1 c. grated cheese
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
2 c. peas
2 chopped celery stalks
2 qt. water
salt
white pepper

Preparation

Saute onion and garlic in saucepan with butter.
Add parsley. Mix tomato paste with boiling water (about 2 cups) and add to saucepan.
Cook 10 minutes.
Add vegetables and remaining water. Cook and cover for 30 to 40 minutes.
Season with salt, pepper and oregano.
Add macaroni and cook for 20 minutes.
Top off with grated Parmesan cheese.