Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Baked Ziti and Bean Casserole 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes -- drained 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 4 cups hot cooked ziti or penne pasta 1 15-ounce can great northern beans -- rinsed and drained 3 slices mozzarella cheese -- 6 1/2 x 4-inches each Grated parmesan cheese -- if desired 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 the mixture is hot and cheese is golden brown. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Yields: 6 servings Preparation Time: 45 minutes tamaras_tasty_treats/ tamaras_sweet_treats/ Please check out my new groups ______ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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