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Baked Ziti and Bean Casserole
 
28-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 cups hot cooked ziti or penne pasta
1 15-ounce can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
3 slices mozzarella cheese, 6 1/2 x 4-inches each
Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired
 
Preheat oven to 400 F.

Spray a rectangular baking dish, 11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inches, with nonstick
cooking spray. Break up tomatoes in large bowl. Stir in ricotta
cheese, onion, parsley, thyme, salt and red pepper. Carefully fold
in pasta and beans. Pour pasta mixture into baking dish, spreading
evenly. Arrange mozzarella cheese on top. Bake uncovered about 30
minutes or until mixture is hot and cheese is golden brown. Sprinkle
with Parmesan cheese.

Yields: 6 servings

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