One Step Pasta Casserole

Name: One Step Pasta Casserole
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 (16 to 19 oz.) can red or white kidney beans; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 c. small pasta (tubetti, orzo or small shells); 2 tsp. chicken flavored instant bouillon (1 envelope); 1/2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed; 1/2 (4 oz.) pkg. shredded Mozzarella cheese (1/2 c.)

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16 to 19 oz.) can red or white kidney beans
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 c. small pasta (tubetti, orzo or small shells)
2 tsp. chicken flavored instant bouillon (1 envelope)
1/2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed
1/2 (4 oz.) pkg. shredded Mozzarella cheese (1/2 c.)

Directions

1

In a 2 1/2-quart casserole, cook olive oil, garlic and onion, covered, on High 3 to 5 minutes, until tender, stirring halfway through.
2

Add kidney beans with liquid, tomato sauce, pasta, bouillon and 3/4 cup water.
3

Cook covered on High 14 to 18 minutes, until pasta is tender.
4

Stir halfway through.
5

Stir in peas; sprinkle with cheese.
6

Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
7

Makes 4 servings.