Ingredients for the Sauce:
28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 ½ lb. ground sirloin
1 red onion – sliced
4 cloves garlic – chopped
1 Jalapeño – grilled
¼ cup red wine
Dashes of sea salt
Dashes of fresh ground black pepper
Dashes of red pepper flakes
Olive oil
Heat a large frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the ground sirloin and sauté. Drain any excess moisture from the meat. Remove and set aside.
Heat the same large frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil and add the onions, garlic and grilled jalapeño and sauté until the onion is soft. Add the crushed tomatoes and continue to simmer. Add the meat and the wine. Simmer on low. Add all of the seasonings and continue to simmer on low.
For the Zucchini and Mushroom Parmesan Bake:
Ingredients:
2 large zucchini – sliced lengthwise and grilled
1 quart of mushrooms – sliced and grilled
slices of bread
16 oz. mozzarella – shredded
Romano cheese for grating
Olive oil for drizzling
Heat a griddle with a drizzle of olive oil. Place the sliced zucchini and mushrooms to grill.
Place the slices of bread to toast on the griddle.
Preheat the Oven 350 degrees:
Prepare a baking dish with a drizzle of olive oil. Spoon some sauce on the bottom. Layer with the slices of toast, zucchini, mushrooms, mozzarella and grated cheese. Continue this layering until all is used.
Place in the oven to bake 35-40 minutes.
This is very delicious and comforting.
With Love,
Catherine
xo
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Jill says
Hi Catherine. I'm a day late it wishing you a happy Thanksgiving. I do hope you had a wonderful day! So thankful to know you.
Gemma Olivia says
Jalapeno is the real touch!!
I love this recipe of yours!
Take care!
Sutapa says
Wow Catherine that first pics is mouthwatering...excellent recipe!
Happy Holidays!:)
Aarthi says
delicious dish..yummo..
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Aarthi
http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/
Recetasparamishijos says
Yeah, great recipe!!!! Thank you Catherine!!!
Suzi says
Hi Catherine, it's funny I was just thinking that after all the Thanksgiving food I really want something Italian today and here it is. I am heading to the store right now. Thanks for sharing this it looks delicious. Have a wonderful weekend!
Lizzy says
Oh, my, does this look fabulous! And a nice change after the turkey fest 🙂
unikorna says
I love any idea that includes zucchini, your recipe is very interesting and delicious. I'd love to see a pic of your your Thanksgiving turkey...though 🙂
The Mom Chef says
As per usual, this looks absolutely fantastic.
Claudia says
You're making me wish I had bought zucchini at the market. This is stunning - comforting and vegetable-laden.
χρυσάνθη says
Στην Ελλάδα σήμερα 25/11 γιορτάζουν , όσες ονομάζονται Κατερίνα !!
Σου εύχομαι χρόνια πολλά και ευτυχισμένα !!
La cucina di Molly says
Ottima ricetta! Mi piace troppo! Brava! Ciao
Gloria (The Little Red House with the White Porch) says
I hate mushrooms, my dearest Catherine, but your recipe looks so delicious, I might just change my mind if I had a plate of that in front of me!!! Great photos, yum! Have a nice weekend.
Best,
Gloria
Loretta says
My, what a delicious appealing
dish! I love this recipe also...thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful weekend... All the Best!
Pegasuslegend says
Beatuiful Catherine as always this is comforting and I would love it!
Reeni says
This is super comforting and delicious sounding Catherine! I know it is something I would love. Hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving! xoxo
Joanne says
what a great meal! It's both healthy and cheesy at the same time!
The Café Sucré Farine says
I can almost smell how delicious the aroma of this must be! Thanks for sharing!
Gloria says
Look delicious Catherine, amazing! gloria
Angie's Recipes says
wow The photos are really mouthwatering, esp. the first one. So delicious and comforting!
Have a wonderful and relaxing weekend!
Angie
Max says
Un'altra fantastica preparazione...buon week end. ciao.
easyfoodsmith says
Yum! This sounds so delicious and healthy! Thanks for sharing
Rita says
True comfort food; what a lovely combination of flavours. It must be so tasty good.
Rita
Yukari - The Kitchen Fairy says
Oh my! This recipe looks delish! A must try for sure! I love your blog! Come visit me! 🙂
Rebecca from Chow and Chatter says
oh wow this looks wonderful love your recipes
Joyce Lansky says
I knew you'd post another great recipe! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
Joyce
http://joycelansky.blogspot.com
In bucatarie cu Aziz says
Soooooo good!you invite me?!;)kissis
redkathy says
Hi Catherine, I love this combination!! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Dafeenah says
Looks yummy!! Makes my mouthwater just looking at the pics!!