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Minestrone Casserole

Minestrone Casserole

Cost $12.5, save $8

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  • 60 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $12.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 4 cups lasagna noodles

  • Oil

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Vegetables

    • 2 stalks celery, sliced
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 cup green beans
    • 1 zucchini, chopped

  • Canned Goods

    • 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans
    • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans
    • 🍅 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
    • 🍅 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce

  • Cheese

    • 🧀 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 🧀 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • Seasonings

    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly coat a 3-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, covered, for the minimum time according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

3

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until carrots are tender, about 5-8 minutes. Add zucchini and garlic, stirring for another minute.

4

Combine cooked pasta, vegetable mixture, beans, diced tomatoes, green beans, tomato sauce, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Transfer to a prepared baking dish and cover with foil.

5

Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, top with shredded mozzarella cheese, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted.

6

Top each serving with the remaining Parmesan cheese and sprinkle with fresh herbs.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

356

Calories

  • 19
    Protein
  • 53
    Carbs
  • 9
    Fats

💡 Substitute lasagna noodles with any short pasta, such as penne or fusilli, for convenience.Add some fresh basil or parsley for garnish to enhance flavor and presentation.Use low-fat cheese to reduce the overall fat content of the dish.This casserole freezes well; prepare in advance for an easy weeknight meal.