Ingredients
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4 cups unpeeled shredded zucchini
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 eggs
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1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided (or to taste)
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2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided (or to taste)
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1 lb ground beef
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1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
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salt and pepper
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1 onion, chopped
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1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style tomato sauce (tomato sauce, with 1/4 tsp. each, oregano and basil)
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1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped
Instructions
- Set oven to 400°F.
- Grease a 13x9 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 13x9 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.