Zucchini and Ground Beef Orzo Casserole

Name: Zucchini and Ground Beef Orzo Casserole
Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta (3 oz); 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 lb zucchini squash, cut in half lengthwise,; 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 lb ground beef (at least 90% lean); 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic; 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roaste; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4; 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz); 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves; 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

"Ground beef and zucchini make a great pairing is this surprisingly light casserole. There’s enough creamy cheese and orzo pasta to make this taste indulgent, but the zucchini plays a role too, as it has a naturally buttery taste and silky texture, both of which are enhanced by baking. And if the pound of zucchini wasn’t enough to meet your veggie quota, there’s also a can of tomatoes and an onion, so this dinner is a guaranteed way to get your family to eat some nutritious ingredients! The combination of kitc..."

INGREDIENTS

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1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta (3 oz)

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2 teaspoons vegetable oil

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1 lb zucchini squash, cut in half lengthwise,

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1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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1 lb ground beef (at least 90% lean)

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1/2 cup chopped onion

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2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic

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1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roaste

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1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4

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1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

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1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)

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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves

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1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves

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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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