Italian Escape Casserole Recipe

Name: Italian Escape Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups zucchini, sliced lengthwise; 1 cup lean ground beef; ½ cup onion, chopped; ¼ cup celery, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ teaspoon basil; ½ teaspoon parsley; ¼ teaspoon oregano; 1 dash pepper; 1 cup cooked rice, unsalted; 2 small tomatoes, finely chopped; ½ cup cottage cheese; 1 egg, beaten; ½ cup low-sodium cheddar cheese, grated

Servings: persons

2 cups zucchini, sliced lengthwise
1 cup lean ground beef
½ cup onion, chopped
¼ cup celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon basil
½ teaspoon parsley
¼ teaspoon oregano
1 dash pepper
1 cup cooked rice, unsalted
2 small tomatoes, finely chopped
½ cup cottage cheese
1 egg, beaten
½ cup low-sodium cheddar cheese, grated

1
Boil zucchini for 2 minutes.
2
Fry ground beef, onion, celery, garlic and seasonings till meat is brown.
3
Stir in rice and tomato together for a mixture.
4
Blend cottage cheese and egg in a bowl.
5
Arrange half of the zucchini slices in a one-quart casserole dish.
6
Spoon on meat-rice mixture.
7
Spread cottage cheese and egg over meat.
8
Top with remaining zucchini and sprinkle with cheese.
9
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

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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: 2 cups zucchini, sliced lengthwise, 1 cup lean ground beef, ½ cup onion, chopped, ¼ cup celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian Escape 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.

Italian Escape Casserole

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