Pasta Bean Casserole

Name: Pasta Bean Casserole
Ingredients: 3 c. cooked pasta (noodles, macaroni, etc.); 2 c. cooked pinto beans (3/4 beans, 2 1/2 c. water); 1/3 c. olive oil; 2 medium onions, minced; 3 ribs celery, chopped; 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. sea salt; 1/2 tsp. sage; 1/2 tsp. basil; 1/2 tsp. mustard; 1 1/2 c. grated cheddar cheese; 1/2 c. water

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

3 c. cooked pasta (noodles, macaroni, etc.)
2 c. cooked pinto beans (3/4 beans, 2 1/2 c. water)
1/3 c. olive oil
2 medium onions, minced
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. sage
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. mustard
1 1/2 c. grated cheddar cheese
1/2 c. water

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°.
2

Place a large frying pan on medium heat and add oil.
3

When oil is hot add onion; stir a minute, add celery and stir a minute more.
4

Reduce heat to low, add salt and herbs and cook about 5 minutes more.
5

Remove from heat and stir in grated cheese.
6

Mix pasta and beans together with the vegetable-cheese mixture and place in a lightly oiled casserole.
7

Add 1/2 cup water to keep from burning.
8

Bake, covered, for about 30 minutes, removing cover during last 5 minutes.
9

Serves 6 to 8.