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Description
A zucchini pizza casserole is a simple and tasty dish that combines the flavors of pizza with the nutritional benefits of zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef or Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain excess grease.
- Add onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, combine zucchini slices with half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Pour the meat sauce over the zucchini mixture and stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the zucchini is tender.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the meat and add more vegetables such as mushrooms, olives, or spinach.
- You can use different types of cheese, such as provolone or cheddar, depending on your preference.
- Add a layer of ricotta cheese for a creamier casserole.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg