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dinnerCheesy Eggplant and Zucchini Casserole
This healthy casserole makes a great main or side.
Samantha AdamsonIngredients
- 1 Eggplant
- 1 Zucchini
- 1.25 cup Pasta Sauce
- 8oz Fresh Mozzarella
- .25 cup Fresh Grated Parmesan
- Fresh Basil
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 350F
- 2Slice eggplant and zucchini into 1/4 in slices and grate your cheese
- 3Add about a 1/4 cup of sauce to bottom of baking dish
- 4Add a layer of your vegetables, a layer of mozzarella cheese, and a layer of sauce
- 5Continue until all ingredients are gone and top with Parmesan cheese
- 6Cover and bake for 30 minutes
- 7Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is browned
- 8Top with fresh Basil and enjoy!
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