Tomato-Broccoli Casserole
Servings : 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb 100% whole grain bowtie pasta
- 1 lb frozen broccoli steam in bag preferred
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes 15 oz
- 1 Tbsp bottled minced garlic
- 1 can chickpeas 15 oz, drained
- 1 container ricotta cheese 15 oz
- 3 egg
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 cup mozzarella grated, divided
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- Cook broccoli according to package directions. Drain.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, cooked broccoli, tomatoes, garlic, chickpeas, ricotta, eggs, salt, pepper, and 1 cup mozzarella. Spread into greased 13X9 baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and top with basil.
Notes
To freeze, prepare as directed, but do not bake. Cover uncooked casserole tightly with foil. Freeze. To cook after freezing, thaw completely. Bake as directed. Top with basil.
For gluten free, use 100% whole grain gluten free noodles of any shape in place of the bowties.