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Italian Zucchini Casserole

This tasty zucchini casserole is made with a dry spaghetti sauce mix, onion, peppers, and cheese. Serve this tasty zucchini with pasta for a delicious meat free meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 pounds zucchini
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 package spaghetti sauce, dry mix
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 can mushroom pieces
• 1 can (6 ounces)tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions:

Slice zucchini into 1/2 inch pieces. In a medium saucepan, cover the zucchini with water and bring to a boil. Cook 4 to 5 minutes and drain.

Place zucchini in casserole dish. Saute onion and green pepper in the butter. Add sauce mix, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, tomato paste, and water. Mix well and pour over zucchini. Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese. Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 350°, or microwave 13 minutes on HIGH; turn once. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Serves 4.

Recipe adapted from "What's Cooking at Moody's Diner"