CASSIES ITALIAN ZUCCHINI BAKE

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Provided by Cassie *

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tbsp each, olive oil and butter
med red onion, sliced thin
2 - 3 clove garlic, minced about 1 tablespoon
3 small - medium zucchini, sliced thin
6 roma tomatoes
oregano dried to sprinkle each later
salt & fresh ground pepper for each layer
fresh parsley, chopped for each layer
red pepper flakes - optional
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese - divided
11 slice mozzarella cheese
1/2 c ricotta cheese, divided

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.