Step 1

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Add stew meat, seasoning blend, and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until meat is browned and seasoning blend is tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in vegetable broth, tomatoes, corn, okra, lima beans, green beans, pepper, and thyme, and bring mixture to a boil over medium-high; reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in pasta, and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Top each serving with 1 to 2 tsp. basil pesto, if desired.