Meaty Zucchini Casserole

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Prepare a 13x9 pan lightly coated with cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 3

Get out and measure all of your ingredients.

Step 4

Place grated zucchini in a strainer, sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Add eggs, parmesan cheese and half of the shredded cheeses to a medium sized mixing bowl. Set aside.

Step 6

Stir until combined.

Step 7

Squeeze out moisture from zucchini with paper towel.

Step 8

Place dried zucchini in medium sized mixing bowl with eggs and cheeses.

Step 9

Stir to combine. After I squeeze out zucchini I just use my hands to combine zucchini mixture together.

Step 10

Press, as evenly as possible, into your prepared pan.

Step 11

Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes.

Step 12

Remove from oven and set aside until needed.

Step 13

In a large skillet or saucepan, sauté mushrooms and onion over medium heat until start to soften.

Step 14

Add ground meat of choice, break up and cook until no longer pink.

Step 15

Add peppers.

Step 16

Stir until blended. Drain if necessary.

Step 17

Add tomato, pasta or spaghetti sauce.

Step 18

Stir until combined.

Step 19

Dump on top of zucchini layer and adjust until as level as possible.

Step 20

Sprinkle with cheese and add more or less to taste.

Step 21

Bake for 20 minutes longer, until heated through.

Step 22

Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 23

Serve.

Step 24

Enjoy every bite!