MINESTRONE CASSEROLE

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All the great ingredients and flavors of minestrone appear in a oven-prepared main dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups uncooked mini lasagna (mafalda) noodles (4 oz)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
1 cup sliced carrots, (2 medium)
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium zucchini or summer squash, quartered lengthwise and sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cans (15 oz each) red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup refrigerated basil pesto

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery and bell pepper; cover and cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are just tender. Uncover; stir in zucchini and garlic. Cook and stir 1 minute longer.
  • Place pasta in ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole. Stir in carrot mixture, beans, tomatoes, 1/4 cup of the cheese, the salt, pepper and pesto. Cover casserole. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until hot in center. Top each serving with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 11 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

Friday Musa
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The flavors in this casserole were amazing. I will definitely be making it again.


My BACKLOG
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Mercy Taye
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I'm always looking for new and easy casserole recipes. This one is definitely a keeper.


Mahmud Hossen
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This casserole is a great budget-friendly meal. It's made with inexpensive ingredients and it's very filling.


Jh M.m
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This casserole is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and then just reheat it when you're ready to serve.


khalid Walker
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this vegetarian casserole.


Karen Perez
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I added some cooked sausage to my casserole and it was delicious.


BLESSED MANI
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


M saqib
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Asd Asd
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This casserole is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


FILM TIME
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I'm not a big fan of casseroles, but this one was really good. The flavors were great and the texture was perfect.


Raiful Alam
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Lucson Revolte
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I love that this casserole is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Eden Jones
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped kale and spinach to mine and it was delicious.


Khadija mu'azu
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this casserole was to make. It's a great weeknight meal that's also healthy and delicious.


Great Fever
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's hearty and filling, and the leftovers are just as good the next day.


Stardo Brown
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This minestrone casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the vegetables were cooked to perfection.