Description

Gilmore Girls fans have requested this relatively unknown casserole that Richard Gilmore served his family. The family seemed to love it as much as Richard did when he was growing up. It's worth a try.

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 c. red onion, diced
• 1/2 c. orange bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 c. butternut squash, diced
• 1/2 c. rainbow carrots, peeled diced
• 1/2 c. yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 c. yellow squash, diced
• 1/2 c. green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 c. zucchini, diced
• 1/2 c. eggplant, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. pepper
• 1/2 t. Italian seasoning
• 1/4 t. crushed red pepper flakes
• 28 oz. canned crushed tomatoes
• 14 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1 lb. small tubular rainbow pasta (elbow or corkscrew), cooked
• 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
3. Add a drizzle of olive oil to a large stockpot; place over medium heat.