Pasta And White Bean Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced (I used 5)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups cooked small shell pasta
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350. Spray 2 quart casserole with cooking spray.
Cook onion and garlic in oil in large skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is tender.(if using mushrooms, add those to the oil).
add beans, pasta, tomato sauce, italian seasoning, salt and pepper, mix well.
Transfer to prepared casserole;sprinkle with cheese and parsley.
bake 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.