Zucchini Pizza Casserole
A healthy and delicious twist on traditional pizza, this zucchini pizza casserole combines layers of zucchini, savory sauce, and melted cheese for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 4 medium medium zucchinis, sliced thin Choose firm, medium-sized zucchinis without blemishes.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
Sauce and Seasoning
- 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Can substitute with other cheese varieties.
Garnish
- to taste fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced bell pepper and sliced mushrooms, cooking until tender, about 5 more minutes.
- Add the pizza sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Mix well and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Assembly and Baking
- In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, layer half of the sliced zucchini evenly on the bottom.
- Spread half of the sauce mixture over the zucchini layer.
- Sprinkle one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining zucchini, sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
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Notes
For best results, salt the zucchini slices and let them sit for 20-30 minutes to draw out moisture. Experiment with different vegetable and cheese combinations for added flavor.