Zucchini Pizza Casserole

By smaier

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 311 calories, 20 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 132 mg cholesterol, 754 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 25 g protein

Ingredients

• 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped

Details

Servings 6
Cooking time 40mins

Preparation

Step 1

•Place zucchini in strainer; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 10 minutes. Squeeze out moisture.
•Combine zucchini with the eggs, Parmesan and half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Press into greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
•Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes.
•Meanwhile, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce; spoon over zucchini mixture.
•Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; add green pepper. Bake 20 minutes longer or until heated through.