Best Cassies Italian Zucchini Bake Recipes

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook zucchini in 1 tablespoon oil 5-6 minutes or until tender; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the onion and garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic salt and pepper; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in zucchini. , Place in an greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with stuffing mix; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

CASSIES ITALIAN ZUCCHINI BAKE

Steps:

• 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.
• 2. Now,cover the bottom of casserole dish with zucchini, layer a little if you must, to cover. Next, add a layer of tomatoes.
• 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.
• 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.
• 5. Repeat layers again and top with remaining 6 slices of cheese.
• 6. Bake for 45 - 50 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden. Leave set for about 5 minutes and serve.
• 7. Leave set for about 5 minutes and serve.

GRANDMA"S ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE-GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

Steps:

• Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
• Layer in dish zucchini, salt and pepper, cream and cheeses. Make 3 layers. Top with bread crumbs, then butter. Bake at 375 for 35 to 40 minutes.

~ ZUCCHINI BOATS ~ CASSIES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425 degree F. Drizzle some olive oil over the outside and inside of the prepared raw zucchini and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and reduce oven to 350 degree. In a medium skillet, over medium heat, cook the beef, sausage, onion and garlic until no pink remains in meat. Remove from heat and drain. Add meat to a medium bowl. Stir in beaten eggs, tomato, parsley, Bread crumbs, Romano cheese, salt, garlic salt, pepper, olives, Italian seasoning and spaghetti sauce seasoning. Stuff each zucchini halve with 1/4 of the meat mixture. Place on a jelly roll pan. Bake for 10 - 15 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Spread 1/4 cup sauce on each halve and place 2 slices of mozzarella cheese evenly on each halve. Place back into oven and bake another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In large skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook zucchini until tender. Drain & set aside.
• In same skillet, saute onion and garlic for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic powder and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Gently stir in zucchini. Place in ungreased baking dish. Top with stuffing mix. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes.
• Uncover and sprinkle with grated mozzarella or jack cheese. Return to oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown.