lima beans pasta casserole

bangalore
Updated on Jun 12, 2012

THIS IS A RECIPE I MADE UP BECAUSE I WAS NOT IN THE MOOD FOR EATING MEAT. IT CAN BE PUT TOGETHER WITH INGREDIENTS YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND IN YOUR PANTRY.

prep time 40 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups medium sized shell pasta
  • 1/2 - onions, yellow, medium
  • 1 1/2 cans diced canned tomatoes with italian dressing
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
  • 1 teaspoon basil, dried
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sage, dried
  • - salt according to taste
  • 1/2 can lima beans
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas
  • 200 grams grated mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs, dry

How To Make lima beans pasta casserole

  • Step 1
    boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan, add some salt,and the shell pasta to it.add one teaspoon of oil to it.cook the pasta till it has a bite to it(not raw,neither too soft).drain the water,retaining about 4-5 tablespoons of the pasta water. in a separate saucepan heat oil and add thinly sliced onions,add a little salt and saute till it gets a brown colour (caramelise the onions).
  • Step 2
    add the spices and saute for a min or 2. add the tomatoes , lima beans(washed)and frozen peas and cook for 5-7 mins.add the pasta and toss well.remove from heat. preheat the oven to 350*F. add half the amount of bread crumbs and mix.
  • Step 3
    place the pasta mixture at the bottom of a dish.
  • Step 4
    use half the amount of mozzarella cheese and layer on top of the pasta mixture
  • Step 5
    add another layer of pasta mixture. layer the remaining amount of bread crumbs on top.
  • Step 6
    layer the remaining amount of cheese on top. bake for 20 mins or till the cheese melts completely.

Discover More

Category: Pasta
Category: Casseroles
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #beans
Keyword: #lima
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Bake

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