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Irish Barley Casserole
A hearty, comforting Italian-inspired casserole with a twist of Irish flair. Velvety and rich, it's perfect for a chilly evening.
⏱45 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup Barleypearled barley
- ●2 cups Irish Velvetychopped, 1 cup of which is the velvety sauce, 1 cup other chopped ingredients
- ●1 cup Casserolecanned, diced tomatoes
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1 cup Mozzarellashredded
- ●2 tbsp Olive Oil
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
- ●1 tbsp Fresh Basilchopped
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the barley according to package instructions.
- 3
In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- 4
Add the Irish Velvety mixture and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Stir in the diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper.
- 6
Combine the cooked barley, the pan mixture, and the mozzarella cheese in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 7
Transfer the dish to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 8
Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil.
- 9
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.