Zucchini and Ground Beef Orzo Casserole Recipe - BettyCrocker.com

Zucchini and Ground Beef Orzo Casserole Recipe - BettyCrocker.com

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Ground beef and zucchini make a great pairing is this surprisingly light casserole. There’s enough creamy cheese and orzo pasta to make this taste indulgent, but the zucchini plays

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta (3 oz)
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 lb zucchini squash, cut in half lengthwise, cut in 1/8-inch slices
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb ground beef (at least 90% lean)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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