Pasta And Bean Casserole

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350. spray 2 quart casserole with cooking spray.
• 2 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).
• 3 add beans, pasta, tomato sauce, italian seasoning, salt and pepper, mix well.
• 4 transfer to prepared casserole;sprinkle with cheese and parsley.
• 5 bake 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.