cassies italian zucchini bake

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Jul 9, 2014

I needed to use up some veggies before they went bad, so this layered casserole is what I came up with...my family loved it! I hope you'll give it a try... Enjoy! All photos are mine

prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon each, olive oil and butter
  • med - red onion, sliced thin
  • 2 - 3 cloves garlic, minced about 1 tablespoon
  • 3 - small - medium zucchini, sliced thin
  • 6 - roma tomatoes
  • oregano - dried to sprinkle each later
  • salt - & fresh ground pepper for each layer
  • fresh - parsley, chopped for each layer
  • red pepper - flakes - optional
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese - divided
  • 11 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, divided

How To Make cassies italian zucchini bake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degree F. In a 9 x 13 baking dish, spray with non stick cooking spray. Set aside. In a skillet add oil and butter; saute onions and garlic for a few minutes, not until browned - just enough to sweat the onions.
  • Step 2
    Now,cover the bottom of casserole dish with zucchini, layer a little if you must, to cover. Next, add a layer of tomatoes.
  • Step 3
    Sprinkle with half the grated parmesan, some chopped parsley, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, half the onion and dollop with 1/2 the ricotta cheese.
  • Step 4
    Take 5 slices of mozzarella and slice on in half. Place 4 whole slices of cheese in all four corners of dish and take the 2 half slices and place in center.
  • Step 5
    Repeat layers again and top with remaining 6 slices of cheese.
  • Step 6
    Bake for 45 - 50 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden. Leave set for about 5 minutes and serve.
  • Step 7
    Leave set for about 5 minutes and serve.

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