Zucchini Parmesan

Zucchini Parmesan

Course Side Dish
Servings 8 servings
Author Family Favorite

Ingredients

  • 8 to 10 small zucchini squash, peeled about 2 1/2 lbs
  • 3 tbs olive oil
  • 3 small onions coarsely chopped, about 2/3 cup
  • 1 small small can sliced mushrooms drained
  • 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated about 3 oz
  • 2 cans tomato paste 2 6-oz cans = 1 1/2 cups
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt OR
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • to taste garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Wash, peel, trim off ends and cut zucchini crosswise into 1/8-in slices.
  • Cook zucchini and onion mixture in covered saucepan over low heat, 10-15 minutes or until tender, occasionally turning and moving mixture with a spoon.
  • Remove zucchini mixture from heat.  Drain thoroughly pressing out as much water as possible.  Return to pan.
  • Mix in about 1/2 of grated cheese with fork.
  • Pour mixture of mushrooms, tomato paste, salt, garlic, and pepper.  Blend lightly and thoroughly.
  • Turn mixture into 2-quart casserole.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350o for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Makes 8 servings.