Minestrone Casserole

SERVES: 6

SERVING SIZE: 2 cups per serving

COOK TIME: 50 Min

We raided our pantry to come up with this casserole inspired by one of your favorite Italian soups! Our Minestrone Casserole is thick, hearty, and full of great flavors! That's why it's the perfect recipe for an easy Italian dinner at home.

What You'll Need

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cups uncooked medium-sized pasta shells
2 (14-1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
1 (12-ounce) package frozen whole kernel corn, thawed and drained
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

What to Do

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 2-1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage and celery 8 to 10 minutes or until browned; drain off any excess liquid.
Pour sausage mixture into a large bowl and add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into casserole dish; cover and bake 50 minutes or until heated through and pasta is cooked, stirring twice throughout the cooking.

Mr. Food Test Kitchen Tip!

For a little extra flavor, top this casserole with Parmesan cheese!
We've got more Italian casseroles right here! Try our Chicken Fettuccine Casserole, or our Meat Lover's Lasagna.
Looking for an Italian dinner menu? Try this Tomato Angel Pasta, with our Three Cheese Garlic Bread on the side. Finish with our Classic Italian Cheesecake!

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 273
Calories from Fat 68
Total Fat 7.6g 12 %
Saturated Fat 2.6g 13 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 20g 40 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 23mg 8 %
Sodium 1,168mg 49 %
Total Carbohydrates 35g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 8.0g 32 %
Sugars 6.5g 0 %

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bzdz1128 2437830

Feb 26, 2015

Delicious!! I used Italian seasoned diced tomatoes and it was a big hit. Will definately make again!!

SarahSmiles

Aug 20, 2011

Delicious! The only reason I had made this recipe was because I had all the ingredients on hand. The only change I made was to dissolve 1/2 cup corn starch in liquid and add to mixture before baking. Hearty!