This delicious Zucchini Pizza Casserole features a unique vegetable crust and a hearty meat topping. It is a fun and simple one-pan meal the whole family will love.
Hearty Zucchini Pizza Casserole
This delicious Zucchini Pizza Casserole features a unique vegetable crust and a hearty meat topping. It is a fun and simple one-pan meal the whole family will love.
Equipment
- 13x9x2-inch baking dish
- Large bowl
- Large skillet
- oven
- Stovetop
Ingredients
- 4 c. zucchini grated and drained
- 2 c. rice cooked
- 1 1/2 c. mozzarella cheese grated, divided
- 1 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese grated, divided
- 2 eggs
- 1 pound hamburger
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 15 1/2-oz. jar spaghetti sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, cooked rice, eggs, and half of both the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Press the zucchini mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes, or until it is lightly browned and firm.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the topping.
- In a large skillet, brown the hamburger over medium-high heat.
- Drain the fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until tender.
- Stir in the spaghetti sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the hamburger mixture evenly over the pre-baked zucchini crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the top.
- Bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
Notes & Wine Advice
Summary
This comforting zucchini pizza has a delicious vegetable-based crust topped with a savory meat sauce and plenty of melted cheese. It’s a fun and hearty one-pan meal for the whole family.
Wine Advice A medium-bodied red wine that complements the tomato sauce and ground beef, such as a Chianti or a Merlot, would be a perfect pairing for this dish
Wine Advice A medium-bodied red wine that complements the tomato sauce and ground beef, such as a Chianti or a Merlot, would be a perfect pairing for this dish
Nutrition values
Calories: 500 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 25 g | Sugar: 8 g