Sunday, September 6, 2026

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, beans, basil, garlic, red pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Add the bread to the tomato mixture and toss to combine.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a shallow 6- to 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.