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