Zucchini Ricotta Bake
2 pounds of Zucchini (4 small/med sized ones)
15 Oz of Ricotta Cheese
2 Eggs
1/2 c. Dry breadcrumbs
5 TBSP parmesean cheese
1 TBSP minced parsley
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/8 tsp pepper
28 oz jar Spaghetti Sauce
1- 1/2 c. (6oz) mozerella Cheese
Cut Zucchini lengthwise 1/4 inch slices. Place in a little bit of water and steam. Pat dry.
In bowl combine ricotta cheese, eggs, 3 TBSP breadcrumbs, 3TBSP parmsean cheese, parsley, oregano, basil, and pepper.
Spread 1/3 spaghetti sauce in a 13inx9inX2in baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover with 1/2 of the Zucchini, then half of the ricotta mixture, then the mozerella cheese, sprinkle breadcrumbs. Repeat layer once more.
Combine remaining crumbs and parmesean, sprinkle over top. Cover and bake at 350 Degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover, add mozerella cheese to top then bake 15min more.
15 Oz of Ricotta Cheese
2 Eggs
1/2 c. Dry breadcrumbs
5 TBSP parmesean cheese
1 TBSP minced parsley
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/8 tsp pepper
28 oz jar Spaghetti Sauce
1- 1/2 c. (6oz) mozerella Cheese
Cut Zucchini lengthwise 1/4 inch slices. Place in a little bit of water and steam. Pat dry.
In bowl combine ricotta cheese, eggs, 3 TBSP breadcrumbs, 3TBSP parmsean cheese, parsley, oregano, basil, and pepper.
Spread 1/3 spaghetti sauce in a 13inx9inX2in baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover with 1/2 of the Zucchini, then half of the ricotta mixture, then the mozerella cheese, sprinkle breadcrumbs. Repeat layer once more.
Combine remaining crumbs and parmesean, sprinkle over top. Cover and bake at 350 Degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover, add mozerella cheese to top then bake 15min more.
I made this recipe for dinner Saturday night with a couple of adjustments. I did not use the breadcrumbs, and I used my own homemade spagetti sauce ( I make a vat at a time and put in small freezer bags...no sugar, etc).
I also cut up fresh vegies (colorfull peppers, onions, garlic, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms. I sauteed all of this in EVOO and a dash of Balsamic Vinegar al dente. I then topped the casserole with all of this and then added the cheese on top.
Wow...it was sooooo good. My husband loved it. Very easy and full of great tasting veggies.
Thanks for the recipe. I am sure I will be sharing this one and also making it often!
I also cut up fresh vegies (colorfull peppers, onions, garlic, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms. I sauteed all of this in EVOO and a dash of Balsamic Vinegar al dente. I then topped the casserole with all of this and then added the cheese on top.
Wow...it was sooooo good. My husband loved it. Very easy and full of great tasting veggies.
Thanks for the recipe. I am sure I will be sharing this one and also making it often!
Lori G., BS, RN-C, CBN
Certified Bariatric Nurse & Service Line Coordinator
Certified Obesity Help Support Group Leader
Bariatric Clinical Educator for Paradise Valley Hospital
602-923-5612 [email protected]
RNYGB 8/2003 (maintained 170# weight loss)