Minestrone alternative (9)
I believe the answer is:
antipasto
'minestrone alternative' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for antipasto that I've seen before include "Appetiser, starter" , "garnish!" , "Appetizer course in an Italian meal" , "Italian hors d'oeuvres" , "hors-d'oeuvre" .)