All-In-One Sausage and Zucchini Casserole Recipe

Name: All-In-One Sausage and Zucchini Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 pound ground chuck (ground beef); 1 pound italian sausage hot or mild; 3 each zucchini cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 4 cloves garlic chopped; 1 each onions sliced; 1 cup rice; 14 1/2 ounces tomatoes, canned chopped; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon basil fresh, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves fresh, finely chopped; 1 x black pepper freshly ground; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated freshly grated

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pound ground chuck (ground beef)
1 pound italian sausage hot or mild
3 each zucchini cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 cloves garlic chopped
1 each onions sliced
1 cup rice
14 1/2 ounces tomatoes, canned chopped
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon basil fresh, finely chopped
1 tablespoon rosemary leaves fresh, finely chopped
1 x black pepper freshly ground
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated freshly grated

1
Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
2
Heat the oil in a large 5 quart Dutch oven.
3
Add the ground chuck and sausage.
4
Brown.
5
Drain and set aside.
6
In the Dutch oven in the oil, saute the zucchini, garlic, and onion until soft and translucent.
7
Add the rice and cook until opaque, about 2 minutes.
8
Add the tomatoes, fennel, red pepper flakes, basil, rosemary, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
9
Heat through until just to the boil.
10
Stir in the meat.
11
Transfer to a rectangular baking dish.
12
Top with the parmesan cheese and bake 1 hour.
13
Top with additional parmesan cheese if desired, when served.
14
Maybe made 1 to 2 days ahead.
15
The casserole freezes.
16
Defrost and reheat.

697

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 pound ground chuck (ground beef), 1 pound italian sausage hot or mild, 3 each zucchini cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, All-In-One Sausage and Zucchini Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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All-In-One Sausage and Zucchini Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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