Vegetable Soup Casserole 🥒🍆🍅🧅🧄🥕🌽🧀

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen vegetables

Frozen vegetables are often more affordable and just as nutritious.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Cook whole wheat pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced zucchini, summer squash, and corn; cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly softened.

Add diced tomatoes, beans, and onion soup mix; stir well and bring to a simmer.

Mix in cooked pasta and sour cream until combined; season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.

Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

Top with crushed Ritz crackers for a crunchy texture.

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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