Title: Minestrone Bake
Categories: Main dish
Yield: 8 servings
1 pk Elbow macaroni (7 ounces)
-- cooked and drained
8 oz Grated cheddar cheese
16 oz Van Camp's Pork and Beans
-- undrained
8 oz Stewed tomatoes
1 Green bell pepper; diced
1 Red bell pepper; diced
1/2 c Grated parmesan cheese
Heat oven to 375 F. Grease 8-inch square glass baking dish. Combine
macaroni, 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, pork and beans, tomatoes and bell
peppers; mix well. Spoon into prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining
cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese.* Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until
heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
*NOTE: At this point, casserole may be covered and refrigerated. Increase
baking time to 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS per serving:
* calories 300
* carbohydrates 32 g
* protein 16 g
* fat 12 g
* calcium 330 mg
* sodium 590 mg
* cholesterol 35 mg
* dietary fiber 6 g
Source: "Hurry, Let's Eat!"
Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company
Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias
