Pasta and White Beans Gratin

Name: Pasta and White Beans Gratin
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 bay leaf; 118 milliliters bread crumbs; 850 grams white beans; 473 milliliters loosely packed fresh basil; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 cloves garlic; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 118 milliliters chopped onion; 237 milliliters grated Parmesan cheese; 473 milliliters uncooked pasta shells; 237 milliliters ricotta cheese; 8 servings salt and pepper to taste; 2 tomatoes, chopped

Pastan and White Beans Gratin might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 373 calories, 20g of protein, and 10g of fat. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Head to the store and pick up garlic, tomatoes, ricotta cheese, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until done.

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Pasta

Water

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Pot

Drain, and set aside. Meanwhile mince basil and garlic with Parmesan cheese.

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Parmesan

Garlic

Basil

Ground Meat

Transfer to a medium bowl, and mix with 1 teaspoon olive oil.

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Olive Oil

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Bowl

Mix in ricotta.

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Ricotta Cheese

In a saucepan, cook onions with thyme and bay leaf in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stir in beans and balsamic vinegar, and simmer for 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Balsamic Vinegar

Salt And Pepper

Olive Oil

Bay Leaves

Onion

Beans

Thyme

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Sauce Pan

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Oven

Combine beans, tomatoes, and pasta in a well oiled 2 quart casserole dish.

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Tomato

Beans

Pasta

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Casserole Dish

Place spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture in the pasta and beans, and press down to cover. In a small bowl, moisten bread crumbs with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and sprinkle over casserole.

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Breadcrumbs