Vegetable Primavera Casserole

Over at the Law Students Cookbook she hosts a Pantry Party each month. The theme for October is casseroles. I have to admit I was a little stumped. I don't cook a lot of casseroles. My family maybe has three or four casserole recipes in their recipe box. I am cutting it a little close for getting this recipe to Elizabeth's party. It took me forever to decide on what to bring. I finally decided to create something new just for this party. I have had Vegetable Primavera on my mind so why not try it in casserole form. I have to say it turned out so good! I wanted to lick my plate. (You will never know if I did?) You must choose a spoon to eat this dish. A fork just doesn't work to scoop up all the delicious sauce. This casserole is so full of delicious veggies, pasta and garlicky good cream sauce. Most every ingredient is from the pantry or freezer. The only fresh ingredients you need to have on hand is Parmesan, tomatoes and garlic. This casserole is filling enough for a meatless meal, but would make a great side dish too. Between the seasoned veggies and Alfredo sauce this dish it well seasoned there was no need for additional salt or pepper. And you know me I add salt, black and red pepper to everything. This experience may just have me looking to build my casserole collection.

Vegetable Primavera Casserole

Serves 6

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups dry Gemelli pasta

2 (10 oz) steam bags of frozen seasoned spring vegetable medley

1 (15 oz) jar light Alfredo sauce

1 tsp chicken bouillon

1 tsp dried oregano

1 clove garlic, minced

1 to 2 tomato, sliced

2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.

Prepare vegetables according to package microwave directions. Drain reserving liquid. Measure liquid and add enough hot water to measure 1/2 cup. Stir in chicken bouillon.

In a bowl or the pasta pot, combine cooked pasta, vegetables, oregano and garlic. Add Alfredo sauce and reserved liquid mixture, stir until thoroughly combined. Pour into a casserole sprayed with cooking spray. 

Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and top with tomato slices and Parmesan cheese. Bake 5 more minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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