Best 7 Italian Pasta And Bean Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting Italian culinary delight with our Pasta and Bean Casserole. This classic dish, known as Pasta e Fagioli in Italian, is a harmonious blend of tender pasta, savory beans, hearty vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. While the traditional recipe uses ditalini pasta, feel free to experiment with other short pasta shapes like penne, shells, or macaroni. Our collection features three delectable variations of this classic casserole: the original Pasta e Fagioli, a hearty Sausage and Pasta Casserole with a delightful kick, and a vegetarian-friendly Minestrone Casserole brimming with fresh vegetables. Each recipe is carefully crafted to tantalize your taste buds and bring warmth to your table.

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ITALIAN PASTA AND BEANS (PASTA FAGGIOLI)



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A totally vegetarian, healthy dish that is delicious and comforting. Loaded with fiber, low in fat and calories...healthy doesn't get much better than this! Serve with crusty Italian or French bread :)

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Stew

Time 55m

Yield 8 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup ditalini or 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (white kidney beans)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups water
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup locatelli cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as box instructs, in boiling salted water.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until hot.
  • Add onion, carrot and celery and cook for 15 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic and cook one minute more.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and water and heat to boiling over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low-med heat and simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in drained pasta, cheese and parsley and cook until heated through.

ITALIAN BEAN CASSEROLE



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This vegetarian Italian bean casserole recipe is made with two different types of beans: borlotti and cannellini. Prefer butter beans? Then you'll love our vegetarian butter bean and vegetable stew.

Provided by delicious. magazine

Categories     Healthy family meals

Time 1h

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tbsp olive oil
4 celery sticks, roughly diced
4 medium carrots, roughly diced
3 leeks, trimmed, washed and sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
100ml white wine
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
About 700ml vegetable stock, hot
410g can borlotti beans, drained and rinsed
410g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Small handful fresh oregano or fresh thyme, leaves picked and chopped, plus extra whole leaves to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large casserole or saucepan over a medium heat. Add the celery and carrots and cook, stirring, for 7-8 minutes. Add the leeks, cook for 3-4 minutes, then stir in the garlic and wine. Let the wine cook out and reduce for a few minutes.
  • Tip in the tomatoes and lemon zest and season well. Add the stock, bring to the boil, then simmer fairly rapidly for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the vegetables are just tender and the liquid has reduced and thickened.
  • Stir in the beans (add a dash of hot water, if necessary) and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the oregano or thyme and the lemon juice. It's worth re-checking the seasoning now. Spoon the casserole into bowls and garnish with fresh oregano or thyme leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176kcals, Fat 5.1g (0.8g saturated), Protein 8.5g, Carbohydrate 23.4g (10.1g sugar)

EASY CHEESY PASTA AND BEAN CASSEROLE



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A super quick and easy vegetarian pasta casserole bake recipe. This is a great way to use up any leftover cooked pasta you have lying around.

Provided by Jolinda Hackett

Categories     Dinner     Pasta

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16-ounce) package penne pasta
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (16-ounce) cans kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
1 (26-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to saucepan.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and spaghetti sauce. Transfer to 2-quart baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella.
  • Bake until cheese is melted and golden, about 40 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 493 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 10 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ONE-POT ITALIAN BEAN AND SAUSAGE PASTA



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Pasta lovers in search of a different twist on your favorite dish, look no further. This one-pot pairs campanelle pasta with spicy Italian sausage and creamy cannellini beans in a tomato sauce that's guaranteed to warm you up on a cold night.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (4 oz each) spicy Italian sausage links
8 oz uncooked campanelle pasta (2 3/4 cups)
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 tablespoons Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste (from 6-oz can)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausages; cook 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until sausages are browned on all sides. Add pasta, chicken broth, tomato paste and salt. Heat to boiling; cover, reduce heat and cook 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove skillet from heat. Remove sausages, cut into 1/2-inch slices, and return to skillet with crushed tomatoes and beans. Cook over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Stir in Parmesan cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740, Carbohydrate 78 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 2 1/4 Cups, Sodium 1910 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

ITALIAN PASTA AND BEAN CASSEROLE



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I love to cook for my family and making this recipe is very simple and tasty. It make a large amount for a large family.-George Morants, Cromwell, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 can (28 ounces) Italian plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 pound mostaccioli, rigatoni or macaroni, cooked and drained
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 pound shredded Fontina or mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute first six ingredients, crumbling with a fork, until the meat is browned and done. Drain. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and kidney beans; heat through. , Add pasta, Parmesan cheese and parsley; toss well. Spoon into a greased shallow 4-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with Fontina or mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

PASTA AND WHITE BEAN CASSEROLE



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This recipe is from a favorite brand name recipes book, its pretty good. Of course I added mushrooms, but you dont have to.

Provided by punkyluv

Categories     Beans

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced (I used 5)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups cooked small shell pasta
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Spray 2 quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • Cook onion and garlic in oil in large skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is tender.(if using mushrooms, add those to the oil).
  • add beans, pasta, tomato sauce, italian seasoning, salt and pepper, mix well.
  • Transfer to prepared casserole;sprinkle with cheese and parsley.
  • bake 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 403.9, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 3, Protein 17.9

ITALIAN THREE BEAN AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE



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Spicy pork sausage gives this hearty casserole a kick, making it the perfect, flavorful dish to bring to any potluck or large gathering.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb bulk spicy Italian pork sausage
1 large red bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15.5 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15 to 16 oz) garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
1 jar (1 lb 10 oz) tomato pasta sauce with basil and garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
Additional chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, bell pepper, onion and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
  • In ungreased 3-quart casserole, mix sausage mixture and remaining ingredients. Bake uncovered about 45 minutes, stirring once, until hot and bubbly. Garnish with additional basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 70 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 17 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1230 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use the right pasta. Small pasta shapes like ditalini or elbow macaroni work best in this casserole, as they hold the sauce well and don't get mushy.
  • Cook the pasta al dente. You want the pasta to be slightly firm to the bite, as it will continue to cook in the casserole.
  • Use a variety of beans. This will add flavor and texture to the casserole. Some good options include cannellini beans, kidney beans, and black beans.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender, but still have a little bit of crunch.
  • Use a good quality cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the casserole. Parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar are all good options.
  • Season the casserole well. Salt, pepper, garlic, and Italian seasoning are all essential seasonings for this dish.
  • Let the casserole rest before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and settle.

Conclusion:

This Italian pasta and bean casserole is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover pasta and beans. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.

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