baked ground beef & zucchini in spaghetti sauce

3 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Jun 30, 2021

A great comfort food recipe and a nice way to use up zucchini. Serve with a salad and some garlic bread.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 pounds zucchini, 1/4 inch slice
  • 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 package spaghetti sauce mix (1 1/2 oz)
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1 can 6-oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1 package 8 oz. pkg. mozzarella cheese, sliced (or shredded)

How To Make baked ground beef & zucchini in spaghetti sauce

  • Step 1
    Combine oil, zucchini, and onion in a skillet and saute until tender. Add mixture to a prepared 2 qt. casserole dish.
  • Step 2
    Brown ground beef and once browned add the envelope of spaghetti sauce mix, water, tomato paste and 1 tbsp. oil.
  • Step 3
    Heat ground beef mixture to boiling and then reduce heat - simmer 10 minutes. Pour mixture over zucchini.
  • Step 4
    Combine parmesan cheese with bread crumbs and sprinkle over the top - stir to gently mix. Top with Mozzarella cheese and bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted and slightly browned.

Discover More

Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Diet: Low Fat
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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