Best 5 Italian Zucchini Casserole Recipes

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

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.

ITALIAN EGGPLANT, ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Chop eggplant first, and sprinkle the eggplant pieces with 1 teaspoons of the salt. Set this aside to sit while you chop the other veggies.
• After about 15-20 minutes, place the salted eggplant in a colander and rinse it under cool water to remove the salt and bitter juices. Pat dry with a paper towel.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F
• Heat the olive oil in a large pan on medium heat. Add the chopped onion and carrot and mix into the oil. Add the garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the Italian seasoning. Add the zucchini, and saute another 2 minutes. Add the eggplant, saute another 2 minutes, and then add the tomatoes. Remove from heat.
• Season the vegetable mixture in the pan with the remaining salt and pepper. Whisk the egg, add it to the pan and mix this through the veggies, along with 1 Tb. of the parmesan cheese and the optional 1/2 cup of TVP.
• Pour the veggie mixture from the pan into a casserole dish, and top off with the remaining 1 Tb. cheese and the breadcrumbs.
• Cover the dish with foil or a lid, and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until nicely browned.

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI CRESCENT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In large skillet melt your butter over medium/high heat.
• Add zucchini and onions and cook until tender.
• Remove from heat and stir in the parsley flakes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, basil and oregano.
• Mix well and set aside and let cool.
• In a large bowl, add beaten eggs and shredded cheeses together.
• Stir in your cooled vegetables.
• Separate your Pillsbury GRANDS Crescent Rolls into 3 rectangles and place them in a greased 9 X 13 glass baking dish.
• Make sure you seal all the seams and spread the dough out enough to come up on the edges to form the side crust.
• Spread mustard evenly over the dough.
• Pour your egg and veggie mixture into your pan evenly.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Take out and place foil strips around edges to prevent excessive browining.
• Place back in oven for about another 10 minutes or until inserted knife comes out clean.
• Let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In large skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook zucchini until tender. Drain & set aside.
• In same skillet, saute onion and garlic for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic powder and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Gently stir in zucchini. Place in ungreased baking dish. Top with stuffing mix. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes.
• Uncover and sprinkle with grated mozzarella or jack cheese. Return to oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

ITALIAN SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

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.