ZUCCHINI RICOTTA BAKE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Zucchini Ricotta Bake image

this recipe came from an old taste of home cookbook, and is still a favorite at our house, works great for that meatless dinner night. think skinny Lasagna :) xoxoxo.

Provided by Laura Spencer-Whitacre

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lb zucchini
1 pt ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 c dry bread crumbs
5 Tbsp parmesan cheese, divided
1 Tbsp minced parsley
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/8 tsp pepper
1 jar(s) spaghetti sauce (28 oz)
1 1/2 c mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Cut zucchini lenghwise into 1/4 inch slices. place in basket over 1 inch of boilling water,cover and steam for 5 to 6 minutes or until just tender. Drain, pat dry.
  • 2. In a bowl, combine ricotta, eggs, 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons parmesan, parsley, oregano,basil and pepper. set aside.
  • 3. Spread a third of the sauce in a 9x13, sprayed with coooking spray.Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons bread crumbs.Cover with half of the zucchini, ricotta mixture and mozzarella. cover with the remaining sauce, Combine remaining crumbs and parmesan, sprinkle over top.
  • 4. Cover and bake at 350* for 45 minutes. uncover and bake 15 minutes longer. Let set 10 minutes before serving. omgosh good.xoxoxo

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #60-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #preparation     #occasion     #main-dish     #oven     #fall     #summer     #one-dish-meal     #seasonal     #pasta-rice-and-grains     #equipment