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vegetable ricotta casserole

Vegetable Ricotta Casserole

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Zucchini
  • 1 Yellow Squash
  • 3 Tomatoes
  • 8 oz Creamy Ricotta Cheese
  • 10 oz Frozen Chopped Spinach
  • 6 oz Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 cup of Olive Oil
  • 1 tbl Basil Paste or pesto sauce
  • 1 clove Garlic

Instructions
 

  • Step 1. Cook the the Spinach and drain. Squeeze out all liquid.
  • Step 2. Mix the Ricotta Cheese with 1 egg and cooked, drained spinach.
  • Step 3. Refrigerate.
  • Step 4. Slice zucchini, squash and tomatoes 1/4 inch thick.
  • Step 5. Mix Oil, Garlic and Basil Paste in a blender.
  • Use a 9 inch square baking dish to layer the following:
  • Bottom layer: spread all the cheese mixture evenly.
  • Top layer: alternate the zucchini, squash, and tomatoes and overlap in four rows.
  • Top with Oil mixture.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes at 350
  • Uncover, sprinkle the top with Mozzarella Cheese and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • You can make this ahead.