Cheesy Zucchini Bake

Classic Cheesy Zucchini Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/classic-cheesy-zucchini-bake

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. Bake: 25 min.

MAKES: 12-16 servings

Ingredients

• 4-1/2 cups sliced zucchini

• 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 tablespoons minced garlic

• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) tomato puree

• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

• 3 tablespoons sugar

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• 2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained

• 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

• 6 eggs, lightly beaten

• 1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese Directions In a large skillet, sauté zucchini in oil until tender. Stir in salt and pepper. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In the same skillet, sauté onion until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomato puree, tomato paste, sugar, Italian seasoning and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in olives. Pour over zucchini. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Whisk eggs and Parmesan cheese; pour over zucchini. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Yield: 12-16 servings