Zucchini Italian Recipe

Name: Zucchini Italian
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. extra lean ground beef; 1 small onion, minced; 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and sliced; 2 c. tomato sauce; 1/2 tsp. diced oregano, crushed; 1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed; 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed; 4 medium zucchini; salt and pepper to taste; 1 c. Ricotta cheese; 1 c. small curd cottage cheese; 2 eggs; 4 oz. Mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb. extra lean ground beef
1 small onion, minced
4 medium tomatoes, peeled and sliced
2 c. tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. diced oregano, crushed
1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1/2 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed
4 medium zucchini
salt and pepper to taste
1 c. Ricotta cheese
1 c. small curd cottage cheese
2 eggs
4 oz. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1
Heat oven to 375u00b0.
2
In large skillet, saute beef and onion. Drain off any fat.
3
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or more, stirring occasionally. Slice zucchini lengthwise about 1/4-inch thick.
4
Grease 9 x 13-inch baking dish and arrange 1/2 the slices on bottom. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Blend Ricotta, cottage cheese and eggs.
6
Spread over zucchini.
7
Top with 1/2 the Mozzarella and 1/2 meat sauce.
8
Layer with remaining zucchini, Mozzarella and sauce.
9
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and bake, uncovered, 40 to 50 minutes or until zucchini is tender and ingredients are hot and bubbly.
10
Let stand for a few minutes before cutting.

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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: 1 lb. extra lean ground beef, 1 small onion, minced, 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and sliced, 2 c. tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Italian 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.

Zucchini Italian

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