BAKED GROUND BEEF & ZUCCHINI IN SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Baked Ground Beef & Zucchini in Spaghetti Sauce image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories Beef

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 Tbsp olive oil
3 lb zucchini, 1/4 inch slice
1/3 c onion, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 pkg spaghetti sauce mix (1 1/2 oz)
1 3/4 c water
1 can(s) 6-oz. can tomato paste
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 c parmesan cheese
1/3 c soft bread crumbs
1 pkg 8 oz. pkg. mozzarella cheese, sliced (or shredded)

Steps:

1. Combine oil, zucchini, and onion in a skillet and saute until tender. Add mixture to a prepared 2 qt. casserole dish.
2. Brown ground beef and once browned add the envelope of spaghetti sauce mix, water, tomato paste and 1 tbsp. oil.
3. Heat ground beef mixture to boiling and then reduce heat - simmer 10 minutes. Pour mixture over zucchini.
4. Combine parmesan cheese with bread crumbs and sprinkle over the top - stir to gently mix. Top with Mozzarella cheese and bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted and slightly browned.