Mexican Vegetable Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Vegetable Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces ziti pasta, uncooked; nonstick cooking spray; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium carrots, finely chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 medium zucchini, chopped; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed; 2 tablespoons green chilies, chopped; 8 ounces fat-free ricotta cheese; 4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

4 ounces ziti pasta, uncooked
nonstick cooking spray
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon oregano
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
2 tablespoons green chilies, chopped
8 ounces fat-free ricotta cheese
4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded

1
Cook ziti according to package directions without salt; drain well.
2
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
3
Coat a Dutch oven or large pot with cooking spray. Add onions, garlic, carrots, green pepper, and zucchini. Saute over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.
4
Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and oregano. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, simmering 15 minutes.
5
Stir in beans, corn, and chilies. Cook for 5 minutes.
6
Remove from heat; add pasta and cheeses, tossing gently.
7
Coat 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon mixture into dish.
8
Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces ziti pasta, uncooked, nonstick cooking spray, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Vegetable Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Vegetable Casserole

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