Winter Minestrone Recipe

• Good olive oil
• 4 ounces pancetta, ½-inch-diced
• 1½ cups chopped yellow onions
• 2 cups (½-inch-diced) carrots (3 carrots)
• 2 cups (½-inch-diced) celery (3 stalks)
• 2½ cups (½-inch-diced) peeled butternut squash
• 1½ tablespoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 (26-ounce) can or box diced tomatoes, such as Pomi
• 6 to 8 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
• 1 bay leaf
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups cooked small pasta, such as tubetti
• 8 to 10 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
• ½ cup good dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons store-bought pesto
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Directions