Italian casserole

1 recipe

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1mediumOnion; chopped
2Garlic cloves; minced
¼cupAM Olive Oil
8Tomatoes; chopped
6ouncesTomato sauce
1teaspoonOregano
1teaspoonDried basil
Sea salt and pepper to taste (optional)
¼teaspoonOnion powder
¼teaspoonGarlic powder
Vegetable seasonings (to taste)
2Zucchini; sliced
4cupsCheese (of choice), grated (optional)
½cupAM Raw Wheat Germ

Directions

Saute the onion and garlic in 2 tbsp. of the olive oil until the onion is tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Saute the zucchini in the remaining oil until just beginning to be tender and translucent. Sprinkle with seasonings and drain on paper towels. Preheat oven to 350 F, oil a 2-quart casserole. Combine the 7 Bean and Barley with 1 cup of the sauce and spread them over the bottom of the prepared pan. Layer the zucchini over the beans. Pour on the remaining sauce, sprinkle with cheese and top with wheat germ. Bake for 30 minutes.

Source: Arrowhead Mills "Homestyle 7 Bean & Barley Soup Mix" tri-fold Reprinted by permission of Arrowhead Mills, Inc. Electronic format courtesy of: Karen Mintzias