Ingredients:
4 cups unpeeled shredded zucchini
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided ( or to taste)
2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided ( or to taste)
1 lb ground beef
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
salt and pepper
1 onions, chopped
1 (15 ounce) cans Italian-style tomato sauce ( tomato sauce, with 1/4 tsp. each, oregano and basil)
1 medium green peppers, seeded and chopped
Directions:
Set oven to 400 F.
Grease a 13×9 pan.
Place zucchini in strainer; sprinkle with salt.
Let drain for 10 minutes.
Squeeze out moisture.
Combine zucchini with eggs, parmesan cheese, and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
Press into greased 13×9 baking pan.
Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, brown ground beef with garlic and onions, season with salt and pepper; drain any fat, and add/mix the tomato sauce; spoon over baked zucchini mixture.
Top with remaining cheeses, and sprinkle with green pepper.
Return to oven and bake for another 20 minutes more.
Servings: 6-8
Time preparation: 25 min.
Time total: 65 min.