Minestrone Casserole Recipe - QueRicaVida.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked mini lasagna (mafalda) noodles (4 oz)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
• 1 cup sliced carrots, (2 medium)
• 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium zucchini or summer squash, quartered lengthwise and sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
• 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup refrigerated basil pesto