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Tortellini-Vegetable Bake

Tortellini-Vegetable Bake

PREP: 30 minutes BAKE: 30 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 8 servings 2 9-ounce packages refrigerated cheese tortellini 11⁄2 cups fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved crosswise 1⁄2 cup thinly sliced carrot (1 medium) 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1⁄3…

Italian Pasta Gratin

Italian Pasta Gratin

PREP: 30 minutes BAKE: 30 minutes STAND: 5 minutes OVEN: 375ºF MAKES 8 servings 8 ounces dried multigrain or whole wheat penne pasta 4 cups fresh baby spinach 2 cups fresh cremini mushrooms, quartered 1⁄2 cup coarsely chopped oil-packed dried tomatoes* 1⁄4 cup chopped…

Tofu Manicotti

Tofu Manicotti

PREP: 40 minutes BAKE: 32 minutes STAND: 10 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 4 servings 8 dried manicotti shells Nonstick cooking spray 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms 1⁄2 cup chopped green onions (4) 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed 1 12- to 16-ounce package soft…

Baked Stuffed Shells

Baked Stuffed Shells

PREP: 40 minutes BAKE: 37 minutes STAND: 10 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 6 servings 1⁄2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained 1 8-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce 1…

Cheese ’n’ Nut Stuffed Shells

Cheese ’n’ Nut Stuffed Shells

PREP: 45 minutes BAKE: 45 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 6 servings 24 dried jumbo shell macaroni* 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 15-ounce carton ricotta cheese 11⁄2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces) 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (4 ounces) 1 cup chopped walnuts 1…

Nutty Gorgonzola Roll-Ups

Nutty Gorgonzola Roll-Ups

PREP: 40 minutes BAKE: 40 minutes OVEN: 375°F MAKES 8 servings 8 dried lasagna noodles 12 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 ounces) 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue cheese (4 ounces) 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 2…

Chilly Veggie Pizza

Chilly Veggie Pizza

PREP: 25 minutes BAKE: 8 minutes CHILL: 2 to 4 hours OVEN: 375°F MAKES 6 servings 1 8-ounce package (8) refrigerated crescent rolls 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1⁄3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion (1) 1⁄2 teaspoon…

Tomato-Olive Bread Pudding

Tomato-Olive Bread Pudding

PREP: 25 minutes BAKE: 1 hour STAND: 15 minutes OVEN: 325°F MAKES 6 servings 8 ounces crusty country Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups) 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, drained 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach,…

Summer Squash and Chard Gratin

Summer Squash and Chard Gratin

PREP: 35 minutes BAKE: 30 minutes STAND: 10 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 6 servings 2 cups chopped onions (2 large) 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (8 ounces) 11⁄2 pounds zucchini and/or yellow summer squash, thinly sliced (6…

Cheesy Spaghetti Squash

Cheesy Spaghetti Squash

PREP: 35 minutes BAKE: 35 minutes STAND: 10 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 6 servings 1 21⁄4 -pound spaghetti squash (1 medium) 1⁄4 cup water 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 3⁄4 cup chopped red or green sweet pepper (1 medium) 1⁄2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 3 cloves…

Zucchini and Eggplant Bake

Zucchini and Eggplant Bake

PREP: 35 minutes BAKE: 20 minutes STAND: 10 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 6 to 8 servings 5 cups peeled and coarsely chopped eggplant (1 medium) 4 cups thinly sliced zucchini (3 medium) 2 cups coarsely chopped red sweet peppers (3 medium) 1 cup coarsely chopped onion (1…

Layered Potatoes and Leeks

Layered Potatoes and Leeks

PREP: 35 minutes BAKE: 35 minutes STAND: 10 minutes OVEN: 400°F MAKES 4 servings 1 pound potatoes (3 medium), sliced 1⁄4 inch thick 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (8 ounces) 2⁄3 cup thinly sliced leeks (2 medium) 2 cloves…