Recipe: Just Gotta Have It Tomato Casserole (with zucchini and mushrooms)

JUST GOTTA HAVE IT TOMATO CASSEROLE

1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, divided use
2 medium zucchini, slice in 1/4-inch slices
6 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced in 1/2-inch slices (peel if necessary)
1/4 cup basil, fresh, chopped
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper

Set oven to 350 degrees F.

Using 1/2 tsp of the olive oil, grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Using 1/2 of the vegetables layer the zucchini then the tomatoes. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the basil. Add a layer using 1/2 of the mushrooms. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper to taste. Top with 1 cup of the cheese.

Repeat layering EXCEPT for the cheese.

Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes; uncover, add final cup of cheese and bake uncovered another 10-15 minutes. Serve hot.

From: B. Barrus, Auburn, NY
Source: Auburn TomatoFest