Hidden Valley Minestrone Pasta Bake
•1/2 pound rigatoni pasta (or any other shaped pasta)
•3 eggs, beaten
•2 cups milk
•1 pkg (1 oz) Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing mix
•1 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
•1 can (15 ounces) mixed vegetables, well drained
•1 cup canned red beans, rinsed and well drained
•2 cups prepared spaghetti sauce
•Salt to taste
Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring a large pot of water (3 to 4 quarts) to a boil. Add pasta and salt and cook until pasta is al dente.
Drain pasta and rinse with cold water; drain well. Set aside.
In a large bowl combine eggs, milk and dressing mix. Stir in 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Add pasta, mixed vegetables and beans. Stir to combine.
Spray a shallow 2 1/2-quart casserole with nonstick coating. Pour mixture into casserole. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the top and bake for 40 to 50 minutes at 350°F (may appear slightly wet on top). Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
Serve with heated spaghetti sauce.