Italian Garden Casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Oil a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. In a small bowl combine bread crumbs, 1/2 cup cheese, the parsley, crushed red pepper, and salt; set aside.

Step 2

For sauce: In a small saucepan cook garlic in 1 Tbsp. hot olive oil over medium heat 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add our; stir to combine. Add broth, lemon zest and juice, and vinegar. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Stir in remaining cheese.

Step 3

Arrange frozen artichoke hearts in prepared dish. Scatter tomatoes over artichokes. Drizzle sauce over vegetables. Top with bread crumb mixture. Drizzle with remaining olive oil.

Step 4

Cover with foil. Bake 25 minutes. Remove foil. Increase oven temperature to 400°F. Bake 15 minutes more or until lightly browned on top. Top with basil.