Description
A recipe for Roasted Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
  
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
  
• 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
  
• 1-1/2 cups boiling water
  
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, not packed in oil
  
• 1 container (about 5 ounces) garlic and herb cheese spread
  
• 2 tablespoons milk
  
• 1/2 cup coarse, fresh Italian bread crumbs

Preparation
Total preparation and cooking time: 1 to 1-1/4 hours

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Toss beans with 1 tablespoon olive oil in 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Roast in 350°F oven 30 to 35 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once.

2. Meanwhile heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until hot. Add onion; cook 18 to 21 minutes or until very tender and golden, stirring often. Pour boiling water over sun-dried tomatoes in small bowl; let stand 15 minutes or until tomatoes are softened. Drain well. Finely chop tomatoes; set aside.

3. Combine cheese spread and milk in small bowl; set aside. Toss bread crumbs with remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil; set aside.

4. Remove beans from oven. Increase oven temperature to 400°F. Add cheese mixture and tomatoes to beans; stir until beans are evenly coated. Top with onions; sprinkle with bread crumbs.

5. Bake in 400°F oven 15 to 20 minutes or until beans are tender and bread crumbs begin to brown.

Nutrition
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Serves
Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Variations
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