zucchini lasagna

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Ingredients

  • 4 large zucchinis
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 - garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound tomatoes, canned
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 3/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1.5 teaspoons oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • - salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 8 ounces mozzarella, thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

How To Make zucchini lasagna

  • Step 1
    Cut zucchini into strips 1/4 inch thick.
  • Step 2
    Heat oil; add garlic and onion and cook until vegetables are tender but not browned.
  • Step 3
    Add meat and brown, stirring to keep meat crumbly.
  • Step 4
    Add tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, wine, oregano, thyme, basil and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Step 5
    Simmer uncovered 1-1/2 hours.
  • Step 6
    Place half of the zucchini strips in an oiled shallow casserole.
  • Step 7
    Top with half of the mozzarella and ricotta cheeses.
  • Step 8
    Add half the meat sauce.
  • Step 9
    Repeat layers.
  • Step 10
    Top with parmesan cheese.
  • Step 11
    Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

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Category: Beef
Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian

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