Zucchini casserole

Zucchini casserole

Ingredients/Components

• diced zucchini 3 large
• large diced onion - 1 item
• sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
• oregano - 1 tsp
• salt and pepper to taste - 1 item
• vegetable oil - 1/2 c
• eggs - 3 item
• Bisquick dry
• Basic Shortcrust Pastry for double crust pie - 1 item
• Ricotta cheese - 1 lb
• chopped onion - 2 Tbsp
• grated Parmesan - 1 c
• chopped parsley
• salt and freshly ground black pepper - 1 item
• olive oil - 2 Tbsp
• cloves garlic - 2 item
• tomato puree - 10 oz
• tomato paste - 4 oz
• dried marjoram - 1/4 tsp
• dried oregano - 1/2 tsp
• sliced ripe olives - 2/3 c
• thinly sliced Mozzarella cheese - 1/2 lb
• very large bell pepper - 1 item

How to make zucchini casserole:

Prepare the Shortcrust Pastry as directed. It is especially good (for this pie) if you use only lemon juice and Marsala instead of water to moisten it. Line a 10-inch pie dish and roll out a top crust.

Beat the eggs; stir in the Ricotta cheese, onion, parsley, Parmesan cheese and season liberally with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan. Crush the cloves of garlic into it and add the herbs. When the garlic is clear and begins to turn gold, stir in the tomato puree, tomato paste, olives and, once again, season well with salt and black pepper. Option: Use Ragu, Prego or other sauce. Slice the Mozzarella thinly. Seed the green pepper and slice it into matchsticks.

Now you are ready to assemble. Spread half (or a little more) of the Ricotta mixture in the prepared pie shell. Arrange over it half the Mozzarella slices. Cover with half the tomato sauce and spread half the green pepper over it. Repeat all the layers and cover with the top crust. Pinch the edges securely together and flute. With a very sharp knife, make 3 long, parallel slashes through the top crust.

Bake the pie in a preheated 425° oven for about 35 to 40 minutes or until it is well browned. Let it stand for 1/2 hour before serving. Serves 6 to 8 generously.

Recipe categories: Egg, Side dish, Casseroles.