Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Ingredients

4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided

1 pound ground beef

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 can (15 ounces) Italian Style tomato sauce

1 medium green pepper, chopped

Directions

Place zucchini in strainer; sprinkle with salt. Let drain for 10 minutes. Squeeze out moisture. Combine zucchini with eggs, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cheddar and 1/2 mozzarella cheese. Press into a greased 9x13x2 inch baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce; spoon over baked zucchini mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses and green pepper. Bake for 20 more minutes.

Makes 6-8 servings