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Tomato Casserole
This tomato casserole, baked with homemade croutons, fresh tomatoes, spinach, white beans, and Parmesan, is a hearty one-pan family dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 – 6 servings
Calories: 354 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 3 cups 1/2-inch-diced bread use a good, crusty whole-grain bakery loaf or sourdough
- 2 ½ pounds fresh tomatoes cut into a 1/2-inch dice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 can great northern beans rinsed and drained
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed and pressed dry
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves julienned
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, deep ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the bread cubes and stir to coat with the oil. Cook over medium to medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the cubes are evenly browned.
- To the skillet, add the tomatoes, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, until the tomatoes break down.
- Off the heat, stir in the beans, spinach, and basil until well mixed. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is browned and the tomatoes are bubbly. Enjoy hot or warm.
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Notes
- TO STORE: Tomato casserole leftovers may be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- TO REHEAT: For best results, warm in a preheated 350 degree F oven until the casserole is heated through and the croutons have crisped up again. You may also reheat in a microwave.
- TO FREEZE: Prepared tomato casserole may be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. To serve, defrost overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat as directed above.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1(of 6)
Calories
354kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Potassium
986mg
(28%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
10941IU
(219%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
280mg
(28%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4– 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 6) | |
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 986mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 10941IU | 219% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 280mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.