Zucchini-Ground Beef Pizza Casserole

Lemony Baby Greens
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La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Ingredients

  • 4 zucchini, unpeeled and shredded
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2½ cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1½ cups tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place shredded zucchini in a strainer; sprinkle with salt, and drain 10 minutes. Squeeze out moisture using paper towels.
  2. Combine zucchini, eggs, Parmesan, and 1 cup mozzarella. Press into a greased baking dish. Bake 20 minutes.
  3. Cook beef and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly. Add tomato sauce and Italian seasoning; cook 1 minute. Spoon over partially-baked zucchini mixture. Top with 1½ cups mozzarella.
  4. Bake 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 (5-oz) pkg baby greens

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Combine oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar. Screw on lid, and shake vigorously.
  2. Toss greens with dressing in a bowl.

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