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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Cheese/eggs
Microwave Pasta
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 oz Can Tomato Sauce
1/4 ts Basil leaves
1/8 ts Fresh Ground Pepper
1 c Ricotta cheese
1 t Parsley
1 lg Tomato
1 md Onion, chopped
1/4 ts Salt, optional
1/4 ts Oregano leaves
1/2 c Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
3 md Zucchini, about 9-in.long
2 tb Grated Parmesan Cheese
1. Combine tomato sauce, onion, basil, salt, pepper & oregano in small
mixing bowl; set aside. In medium bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella and
parsley. Set aside. 2. Peel zucchini and cut off ends. Slice zucchini
lengthwise into strips. Arrange strips in 8x8-in. baking dish. Cover with
wax paper. 3. Microwave at High for 6 to 8 minutes, or until fork tender,
rearranging after half the time. Drain liquid; place zucchini on towels to
absorb excess moisure; cool slightly. 4. Layer 4 to 6 of the strips in the
bottom of baking dish. Reserve 6 strips for second layer. Spread ricotta
mixture over zucchini. Layer with sliced tomatoes. 5. Spread half of tomato
sauce mixture over tomatoes; top with zucchini slices. Pour remaining sauce
over zucchini and sprinkle with Parmesan. 6. Reduce power to 50% (medium).
Microwave uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until zucchini is tender and
mixture is hot in center. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
