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casserole waltz

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Linda Davis
Quakertown, PA

This was my mother-in-law's recipe. We all loved the way she used the zucchini from the garden.

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For casserole waltz

  • 1 md
    zucchini, seeds removed
  • 1 md
    onion
  • 2 sm
    bell pepper, green or red
  • 3 md
    potatoes
  • 2 md
    tomatoes
  • 1/4 c
    oil
  • 16 oz
    tomato sauce, divided
  • 2 tsp
    granulated sugar
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped Italian parsley
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried oregano, divided
  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 2 tsp
    Romano cheese
  • 8 oz
    mozzarella cheese

How To Make casserole waltz

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Chop the veggies.
  • 2
    Saute the vegetables in oil for 3 - 5 minutes until vegetables are al dente.
  • 3
    Add 8 oz tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 4
    Add chopped parsley and 1/4 tsp of dried oregano.
  • 5
    Brown the ground beef in another pan.
  • 6
    Add 1/2 c of tomato sauce, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, and a dash of salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
  • 7
    In a casserole dish, layer 1/2 c tomato sauce.
  • 8
    Add half of the veggie mixture.
  • 9
    Then top with half of the ground meat mixture.
  • 10
    Add half of the mozzarella cheese.
  • 11
    Repeat the layers.
  • 12
    When topping with the remaining mozzarella cheese, sprinkle the Romano cheese over the casserole.
  • 13
    Bake for 45 minutes or until brown and bubbly.
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