Garden Casserole

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Ready in 1 hour

Ingredients

2 lb Eggplant; peeled and sliced

1/4 c Vegetable oil

1/2 ts Pepper

5 md Tomatoes; peeled, chopped

2 md Onions; finely chopped

2 Garlic minced

1/4 c Fresh parsley

1 c Dry italian bread crumbs

2 Celery ribs; sliced

1/4 c Fresh basil

1 c Mozzarella cheese; shredded

5 ts Salt; divided

2 md Zucchini; sliced

1/2 c Romano cheese; grated

2 tb Butter or Margarine Melted


Directions

Cut eggplant into 1/2 inch thick slices; sprinkle both sides with 3 teaspoons salt. Place in deep dish; cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water; drain and dry on paper towels. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes and saute in oil until lightly browned; about 5 minutes. Add onions, garlic, and zucchini; cook 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, celery, parsley, basil, pepper, and remaining salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in romano cheese. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Combine crumbs and butter; sprinkle on top. Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Source: Taste of Home Magazine; June/July 1995. Submitted to RecipeLu List by Ruth <pookypook@aol.com> by PookyPook <PookyPook@aol.com> on Jan 24, 1998. Recipe by: Sue Klapper

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