Recipe: Zucchini-Pork Bake (using ground pork)

ZUCCHINI-PORK BAKE

"This comes from an Italian friend who lives in Michigan."

1 lb. ground pork
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided use
6 small zucchini
Salt and pepper to taste
4 ounces grated Swiss cheese

In a large frying pan over medium heat, cook pork and garlic until meat is browned; drain off fat. Stir in the tomato sauce, breadcrumbs and 2 tbsp. of the Parmesan cheese. Set aside.

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and slice thin. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.

In a greased shallow 2-quart baking dish, arrange half of the zucchini slices. Spoon pork mixture evenly over top and cover with remaining zucchini.

Bake, covered, at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle Swiss cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese, over top. Bake uncovered, for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Makes 6 servings
From: Sandy G. OH - 08-09-97