Best Zucchini Pasta Casserole Recipes

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ZUCCHINI PASTA CASSEROLE



Zucchini Pasta Casserole image

MY HUSBAND is the gardener in our family, and I love to create new recipes with the produce. This dish is the result of one of my efforts during an especially bountiful zucchini harvest. -Nettie Gornick Butler, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/4 cup diced onion
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cooked tricolor spiral pasta
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute vegetables in oil until tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in the bread crumbs, salt and pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in pasta. Pour into a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 15g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY AND ZUCCHINI PASTA CASSEROLE



Turkey and Zucchini Pasta Casserole image

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces Pasta Shells
.5 Red Onion
2 cups Zucchini
3 Roma tomatoes
1 Bell pepper
12 ounces Tomato Paste
1 cup Chicken Broth
32 ounces Ground Turkey
5/8 cup Mozzarella

Steps:

  • Boil quinoa pasta, rinse with warm water, and set aside.
  • Cut red onion, zucchini, tomatoes and bell peppers.
  • Medium-high heat. Olive oil, red onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the onions are nearly translucent.
  • Add ground turkey.
  • Once the turkey is nearly finished cooking, add zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, tomato paste, and one cup chicken broth.
  • Stir slowly and reduce heat slightly. Cover and cook until the mixture begins to simmer.
  • Evenly divide the pasta among the five mini pans. Pour the mixture on top of the pasta.
  • Top each with 1/8 cup shredded mozzarella.
  • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 375F. Once finished, allow to cool. Cover with foil and freeze until you're ready to eat.

ZUCCHINI LASAGNA CASSEROLE (NO PASTA)



Zucchini Lasagna Casserole (no Pasta) image

This recipe is an entry for Main Course in the RSC Summer 2004 contest (rest time not included in cook time)

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup brown rice
2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon butter
salt
2 -3 large zucchini
salt
1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground turkey
1 cup ricotta cheese
4 -5 large sage leaves, chopped
1 (19 fluid ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken stock
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped with a little of the sauce (more if you wish, I used 2) (optional)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 cup shredded cheese, of your choice (I used sharp cheddar)
1 cup fresh cubed brown bread, crusts removed or 1 cup white bread (I used brown)

Steps:

  • Place rice, chicken stock, butter and salt in medium saucepan, bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer tightly covered for 45 minutes, no peeking, or until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
  • Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
  • The rice can be prepared ahead.
  • Preheat oven to 400f degrees.
  • Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and in half again if necessary to cover the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Do not peel and place the unpeeled pieces cut side up.
  • Sprinkle with salt to taste.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add cooked rice, ground chicken, ricotta cheese, fresh sage, stewed tomatoes, chicken stock, garlic and chipotle peppers with some of the adobo sauce, if using, mix well.
  • Whisk together the buttermilk and the cornstarch until smooth, add to rice mixture and mix well.
  • Spread rice mixture evenly over the zucchini.
  • Combine fresh bread cubes and shredded cheese, sprinkle mixture evenly over th rice mixture.
  • Place on the middle rack of the oven and bake uncovered for 60 minutes or until the middle is set.
  • Remove from oven and let rest 15 minutes, cut into squares and serve hot.
  • Can be made ahead and refrigerated, add 5 or 10 minutes to cook time.
  • Freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.3, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 661.6, Carbohydrate 41.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 9.1, Protein 29.5

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