Italian Garden Casserole Recipe

Name: Italian Garden Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds eggplant, peeled; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick; 5 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 2 celery ribs, sliced; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese; 1 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

2 pounds eggplant, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick
5 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1
Cut eggplant into 1/2-in. thick slices, then cut into 1/2-in. cubes. In a nonstick skillet, saute eggplant in oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add onions, garlic and zucchini; cook 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, celery, parsley, basil, seasoning blend and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
2
Remove from the heat; stir in Romano cheese. Pour into greased 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine crumbs and butter; sprinkle on top.
3
Bake, uncovered, at 375u00b0 for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds eggplant, peeled, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Italian Garden Casserole falls under the Vegetarian 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 Garden Casserole

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