One-Dish Wonder

• 2 cups hearty whole-wheat bread cubed
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 pounds cherry tomatoes halved
• 2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added cannellini beans rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped and packed
• 3 cloves garlic chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• kosher salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. On a large, rimmed baking sheet, toss the bread with the oil.
3. Bake the bread, stirring halfway through, until it is golden, about 8-10 minutes.
4. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, the beans, the basil, the garlic, the red pepper, the salt, and the black pepper.
5. Add the bread to the tomato mixture and toss to combine.
6. Transfer the mixture to a shallow 6-7-cup baking dish.
7. Sprinkle the mixture with the cheese.
8. Bake until the top of the casserole is golden, about 40 minutes.
9. Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes.