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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main dish Casseroles
Italian
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 lg Zucchini
2 tb Olive oil
2 cl Garlic
1/2 c Chopped onion
1/2 lb Ground beef
1 lb Can tomatoes
6 oz Can tomato paste
4 oz Can sliced mushrooms
3/4 c Dry red wine
1 1/2 ts Oregano
1/4 ts Thyme
1/2 ts Basil
Salt and pepper
8 oz Mozzarella cheese, thinly
- sliced
8 oz Ricotta cheese, crumbled
1/2 c Grated Parmesan cheese
Cut zucchini into strips 1/4 inch thick. Heat oil; add garlic and
onion and cook until vegetables are tender but not browned. Add meat
and brown, stirring to keep meat crumbly. Add tomatoes, tomato
paste, mushrooms, wine, oregano, thyme, basil and salt and pepper to
taste. Simmer uncovered 1-1/2 hours. Place half of the zucchini
strips in an oiled shallow casserole. Top with half of the
Mozzarella and Ricotta cheeses. Add half the meat sauce. Repeat
layers. Top with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 40
minutes.
