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italian casserole

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Ingredients For italian casserole

  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/2 c
    wheat germ
  • 4 c
    cheese, grated
  • 2
    zucchini, sliced
  • vegetable seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp
    basil
  • 1 tsp
    oregano
  • 6 oz
    tomato sauce
  • 8
    tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • 2
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pkg
    7 bean and barley soup, prepared

How To Make italian casserole

  • 1
    Saute the onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until the onion is tender.
  • 2
    Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • 3
    Saute the zucchini in the remaining oil until just beginning to be tender and translucent.
  • 4
    Sprinkle with seasonings and drain on paper towels.
  • 5
    Preheat oven to 350, oil a 2-quart casserole.
  • 6
    Combine the 7 Bean and Barley with 1 cup of the sauce and spread them over the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • 7
    Layer the zucchini over the beans.
  • 8
    Pour on the remaining sauce, sprinkle with cheese and top with wheat germ.
  • 9
    Bake for 30 minutes.
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