Best 6 Italian Squash And Zucchini Casserole Recipes

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Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to Italian squash and zucchini casserole, a dish that embodies the essence of rustic Italian cuisine. This delectable casserole showcases the vibrant flavors of fresh zucchini and squash, enveloped in a creamy sauce and topped with a golden crust. Alongside this main attraction, we present an array of complementary recipes that round out a perfect Italian-inspired meal. From the refreshing simplicity of zucchini salad to the hearty indulgence of sausage and peppers, each dish adds a unique layer of flavor and texture to your culinary symphony. Prepare to captivate your taste buds and transport yourself to the heart of Italy with this delightful collection of recipes.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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Compliments crop up as fast as vines when folks sample this zucchini casserole. Even those who generally don't like zucchini find they enjoy it in this savory side dish. -Kimberly Speta, Kennedy, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 medium zucchini, sliced (about 6-1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups stuffing mix
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook zucchini in 1 tablespoon oil 5-6 minutes or until tender; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the onion and garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic salt and pepper; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in zucchini. , Place in an greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with stuffing mix; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CHEESY SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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This cheesy dish is a favorite of our Thanksgiving dinner.

Provided by HALR9000

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound yellow squash, sliced
1 pound zucchini, sliced
½ onion, diced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup biscuit baking mix (such as Bisquick®)
½ cup butter
2 eggs
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
10 saltine crackers, or as needed, crushed
¼ cup bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil. Add yellow squash, zucchini, and onion; bring back to a boil, and cook vegetables until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer vegetables to a large bowl.
  • Mix Cheddar cheese, baking mix, butter, eggs, sugar, and salt with the cooked vegetables using a large spoon; stir until butter has melted and baking mix has dissolved. Fold crushed crackers into the mixture until the liquid has been absorbed. Pour mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish; top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until topping is lightly browned and cheese is melted, 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 663.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

ITALIAN BAKED ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH



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Italian style baked zucchini and squash combines fresh summer vegetables with parmesan cheese, basil, and balsamic vinegar. Healthy, gluten free, easy to make dairy free/vegan, and keto friendly.

Provided by Jen Koel

Categories     Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium zucchini, sliced
2 medium yellow squash, sliced
1/4 red onion, diced
1/2 lb cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp dried garlic
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
optional- balsamic vinegar to drizzle

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400F and make sure the rack is in the middle.
  • Slice the zucchini, onions, and squash into thin, uniform slices. Half the cherry or grape tomatoes.
  • Place all of the vegetables in a medium-sized bowl and combine them with olive oil, sea salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • After seasoning, spread your vegetables on a roasting pan in a single layer. If you are concerned they may stick to the pan, apply a light coating of oil, or use parchment paper.
  • Roast your vegetables in the oven.
  • After 20 mins, remove the pan from the oven and flip the vegetables on the pan. Add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar (optional but super tasty!) and the parmesan cheese.
  • Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 2 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 205 milligrams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat

ITALIAN SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Italian Squash and Zucchini Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by EMcooks

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 squash, sliced
3 zucchini, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 bell peppers, sliced (any color you like)
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup any vinaigrette dressing (Italian, Balsamic, etc.)
2 minced garlic cloves
oregano, and
basil
1 cup shredded cheese (your favorite kind)
sleeve saltine crackers

Steps:

  • In large skillet saute garlic and onions on medium heat in the dressing for 5 minutes.
  • Add the seasonings and all the veggies except the tomatoes and saute another 5 minutes.
  • Add cans of tomatoes undrained and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer about 10 minutes or until vegetables are slightly tender.
  • Pour into a glass casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Crush saltines by hand over top of the casserole
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.8, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 12.1, Sodium 349.6, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 8.8, Protein 7.2

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH



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I got on a kick of finding new recipes for zucchini and squash this summer. My husband's and my favorite is the simplest dish so far. It takes very little prep time, a little patience while your kitchen becomes filled with this delicious aroma, and amazement at how simple this is. It was a very easy way to impress my husband for a nice romantic meal.

Provided by flirtyfunchick

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 medium zucchini, cleaned and sliced into 3 inch strips or 1 inch cubes
2 medium yellow squash, cleaned and sliced into 3 inch strips or 1 inch cubes
1/3 cup Italian salad dressing (I prefer Zesty Italian Dressing, any brand)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (Do not use Kraft as it will clump together and not give a good texture to the dish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss all of the ingredients together until well coated.
  • Pour onto a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer and bake until a light crunchy coat forms on vegetables (about 25 minutes).

SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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Here's a vegetable casserole that's great as a summer meal. You might want to put a cookie sheet or something under this dish as it bakes, because it sometimes bubbles over.

Provided by Ann Marie

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium yellow squash
2 large zucchini
1 Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
2 large tomatoes, sliced
2 cups grated Romano cheese
½ cup butter, divided
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cut the zucchini and squash into long, thin layers. Lightly grease a 7x11-inch baking dish and layer the squash, zucchini, onion and tomatoes into the baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and add pats of butter between each layer of vegetables, and season each layer with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
  • Continue this layering process until all the vegetables are used up and top this off with the remaining butter and cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes, or until vegetables are to desired tenderness and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 98.3 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 721.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of squashes and zucchinis for a more flavorful casserole.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables; they should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and bake it as directed. Then, let it cool completely and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat it in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
  • Serve the casserole with a side salad or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Italian squash and zucchini casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. With its combination of fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and crispy breadcrumb topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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