zuchini meat cheese casserole

Name: Zuchini Meat Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 pound(s) pork sausage; 1 pound(s) ground beef; 1 large onion chopped; 1 large clove garlic; crushed; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 28 oz. can(s) tomatoes; 1 8 oz. can(s) tomato sauce; 1/2 pound(s) mozarella cheese, shredded; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) oregano; 1/2 teaspoon(s) sage; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 4 large zuchini (about 2 pounds); 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; - celery salt to taste; - grated parmesan cheese (optional)

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Tina Schmittgens

Terre Haute, IN

Updated on Jan 31, 2013

This is an old family recipe that was passed down from my aunt, to my mom, and then me! The unique combination of the zuchini and the Ground beef is what makes this dish superb! The celery salt on the zuchini adds that "special" touch! This is made similar to lasagna without the noodles! My youngest son just loves this dish.

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prep time 1 Hr

cook time 1 Hr 15 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 pound pork sausage
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion chopped
1 large clove garlic; crushed
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 28 oz. cans tomatoes
1 8 oz. cans tomato sauce
1/2 pound mozarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 large zuchini (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- celery salt to taste
- grated parmesan cheese (optional)

How To Make zuchini meat cheese casserole

Step 1

Brown meat and drain. (I have used 1/2 pound pork, but we prefer ground meat only). If you add only the ground beef, increase to 1 1/2 pounds.

Step 2

Add onion & garlic, and saute until tender. Add other ingredients except oil and zuchini. Simmer until thick about an hour.
Step 3

Meanwhile, trim ends of zuchini and slice 1/4 inch thick lenghwise. Pour oil into a 15x10x1 inch jelly roll pan and brush both sides of the zuchini with oil.
Step 4

Arrange zuchini slices overlapping in pan and sprinkle with celery salt. Bake in a 400 degree oven 10 to 15 minutes or until zuchini is crisp tender. Reduce heat to 325 degrees.
Step 5

Cover bottom of a 13x9x2 inch baking dish with about 1 cup of the meat sauce. Layer 1/2 the zuchini slightly overlapping, then 1/2 the remaining sauce and then 1/2 the mozzarella. Repeat layers.
Step 6

Bake 45 minutes.
Step 7

Skim off any fat and let casserole stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.
Step 8

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if desired.
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