Zucchini lasagne

 
                              ZUCCHINI LASAGNE
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Main dish                        Casseroles
                 Italian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    4       lg           Zucchini
    2       tb           Olive oil
    2       cl           Garlic
      1/2   c            Chopped onion
      1/2   lb           Ground beef
    1       lb           Can tomatoes
    6       oz           Can tomato paste
    4       oz           Can sliced mushrooms
      3/4   c            Dry red wine
    1 1/2   ts           Oregano
      1/4   ts           Thyme
      1/2   ts           Basil
                         Salt and pepper
    8       oz           Mozzarella cheese, thinly
                         - sliced
    8       oz           Ricotta cheese, crumbled
      1/2   c            Grated Parmesan cheese
 
   Cut zucchini into strips 1/4 inch thick.  Heat oil; add garlic and
   onion and cook until vegetables are tender but not browned.  Add meat
   and brown, stirring to keep meat crumbly.  Add tomatoes, tomato
   paste, mushrooms, wine, oregano, thyme, basil and salt and pepper to
   taste.  Simmer uncovered 1-1/2 hours.  Place half of the zucchini
   strips in an oiled shallow casserole.  Top with half of the
   Mozzarella and Ricotta cheeses. Add half the meat sauce.  Repeat
   layers.  Top with Parmesan cheese.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40
   minutes.
  
 
 
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