Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1 medium green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lb lean ground beef or 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage links, removed from casing
1 -2 cup thinly sliced zucchini
1 cup chopped peeled and seeded tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, lightly crushed
1 teaspoon dried basil, lightly crushed
1 dash Tabasco sauce or 1 dash other hot pepper sauce
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese ( about 4 oz) (optional)
2 -3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions:
Saute the onions, garlic, and green pepper in hot olive oil for about 2 minutes.
Crumble and stir in ground beef.
Cook until beef is browned, then drain.
Gently stir in remaining ingredients.
Turn into 1 quart casserole, and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Servings: 2
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 50 min.