Pasta Bean Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. cooked pasta (noodles, macaroni, etc.)
2 c. cooked pinto beans (3/4 beans, 2 1/2 c. water)
1/3 c. olive oil
2 medium onions, minced
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. sage
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. mustard
1 1/2 c. grated cheddar cheese
1/2 c. water

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Place a large frying pan on medium heat and add oil.
When oil is hot add onion; stir a minute, add celery and stir a minute more.
Reduce heat to low, add salt and herbs and cook about 5 minutes more.
Remove from heat and stir in grated cheese.
Mix pasta and beans together with the vegetable-cheese mixture and place in a lightly oiled casserole.
Add 1/2 cup water to keep from burning.
Bake, covered, for about 30 minutes, removing cover during last 5 minutes.
Serves 6 to 8.