Zucchini Sausage Casserole

Slowly but surely, zucchini season is arriving here in NY.  While I could eat steamed zucchini/summer squash with butter, salt, and pepper all summer long, sometimes you need to switch it up a bit...:)

1 lb. Italian sausage (patties or links cut out of the casing)
1/2 c. chopped onion
3 medium-sized zucchini, cut into 1/2" slices
1 can (15 oz.) seasoned tomato sauce (I use spaghetti sauce)
3 c. cooked rice
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook sausage (breaking up with a spatula) and onions;  set aside in a bowl.  In the same pan, saute zucchini until translucent, making sure not to overcook.  Combine 1/2 of the tomato sauce with rice, sausage, and salt.  Place in a greased 9x13 pan.  Arrange zucchini on top, spread with remaining sauce, and sprinkle with cheese.  Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through.

2 comments:

  1. I'd make this too. I'm hungry. The Ritz crackers and yogurt I used to break my fast just aren't cutting it.

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  2. We made this for dinner last night and it was a smash hit! My family all wanted seconds (you should have seen how much Dave ate) and everyone voted this recipe as a keeper. I plan on having the leftovers for lunch today.

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