"If you’re looking for more ways to eat super-healthy quinoa you should try this delicious casserole from the Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book. Full of fresh summery flavors, it combines tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil to imitate the flavors of a classic Caprese salad...."
INGREDIENTS
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Nonstick cooking spray
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2 cups water
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1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
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½ teaspoon salt
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1½ cup marinara sauce
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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⅔ cup finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano
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⅓ cup whipping cream
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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1½ cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
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¾ cup shredded fresh basil
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6 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into ½-inch cubes
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Crusty Italian bread (optional)