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

Khumbo Ngulube
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or a crowd. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Lily Lalonde
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This is a delicious and easy casserole. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it reheats well.


Apo Harun Elomda
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Leyla Rangel
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This casserole is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting and packed with vegetables.


Shaneen Alvarez
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I made this casserole for my picky kids and they loved it! They especially liked the cheesy topping.


Drew White
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover vegetables. I added some diced chicken to mine and it was a delicious and hearty meal.


Merry Gold
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I'm not a big fan of minestrone soup, but this casserole was surprisingly good. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful.


Ms. Salma
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This is my new favorite casserole recipe. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Lord Lamptey
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese and the fresh herbs.


Josewatejunior69 Wate
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Armando Rodriguez
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I was able to use up some leftover vegetables that I had in my fridge. The casserole turned out great and was a delicious and healthy meal.


Kyle Diergaardt
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This minestrone casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. The vegetables were tender and the broth was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.