Conneaut Zucchini Cassarole Recipe

Name: Conneaut Zucchini Cassarole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 cups fresh zucchini, chopped; 2 lbs Italian sausage; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 slices bread (I used some left over garlic bread but any bread will work); 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 1 dash salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¾ cup parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3 -4 cups fresh zucchini, chopped
2 lbs Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 slices bread (I used some left over garlic bread but any bread will work)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 dash salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¾ cup parmesan cheese

1
Cook zucchini in boiling water for aprox.
2
6 minutes then drain.
3
In a frying pan cook Italian sausage(bulk works better then links for this recipe) until browned and cooked through.
4
Drain any fat.
5
Return sausage to fry pan and add onion, bell peppers and saute' until onion is translucent.
6
Then add garlic and saute' for 1 more minute.
7
Drain if needed and transfer to a large bowl.
8
Tear or cut bread into pieces, add to bowl with sausage/vegetable mixture.
9
Add all remaining ingredients but NOT the Parmesan cheese.
10
Mix well and transfer to a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
11
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
12
Bake at 350F degrees for about 30 minutes or until it is bubbly and hot.

422

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 cups fresh zucchini, chopped, 2 lbs Italian sausage, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 small green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Conneaut Zucchini Cassarole 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Conneaut Zucchini Cassarole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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