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Minestrone Casserole

By Linda Larsen, About.com

The flavors of Minestrone in an overnight casserole!

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hours,

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups mafalda pasta
  • 1 (10 ounce) can cream of celery soup
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes with basil and oregano, undrained
  • 1 (16 ounce) can corn, undrained
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

In heavy skillet, brown ground beef with onion and garlic, stirring to break up meat. Drain well. Stir in remaining ingredients except for Parmesan cheese. Pour into 3 quart casserole, cover tightly, and refrigerate.

When ready to eat, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bake casserole, covered, for about 55-60 minutes until hot. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for 10-15 minutes longer until bubbly. Serves 6

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