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Baked Ziti and Bean Casserole
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ready in:
30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
ingredients
1 can (28 ounce size) whole tomatoes, drained
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
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1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 cups hot cooked ziti or penne pasta
1 can (15 ounce size) Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
3 slices mozzarella cheese, 6 1/2 x 4-inches each
grated Parmesan cheese, if desired
directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a rectangular baking dish, 11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inches, with nonstick cooking spray.
Break up tomatoes in large bowl. Stir in ricotta cheese, onion, parsley, thyme, salt and red pepper. Carefully fold in pasta and beans.
Pour pasta mixture into baking dish, spreading evenly. Arrange mozzarella cheese on top. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until mixture is hot and cheese is golden brown.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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