*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             ZUCCHINI LASAGNE

Recipe By     : 
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.
 


                   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -