Ingredients

  • 3 lb. zucchini
  • 1 qt. spaghetti sauce
  • 1 c. bread crumbs
  • 2 lb. Ricotta cheese
  • 4 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. each: oregano, basil, salt and pepper
  • 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lb. Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Method

  • Slice zucchini in long slices.
  • Bring to boil and cook about 5 minutes; drain.
  • In a 9 x 14 x 2-inch pan, spoon a thin layer of sauce.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 cup of bread crumbs.
  • Arrange layer of zucchini to cover bottom completely.
  • Combine Ricotta, eggs, parsley, seasonings, 1/2 Parmesan and 1/2 remaining crumbs.
  • Spoon this mixture over zucchini.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 Mozzarella cheese and repeat layers, ending with crumbs and Parmesan.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 1 hour.
  • Let stand 20 minutes before serving.