Zucchini Skillet Dinner With Tomatoes And Mushrooms Low Fat Recipes

DEBBIE'S ZUCCHINI SKILLET DINNER

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir beef and garlic in skillet until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in zucchini, tomato sauce, oregano, and basil; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until zucchini is tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook shell pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
• Stir pasta and whole tomatoes into zucchini mixture, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon. Continue to simmer until heated through, about 25 minutes more. Toss with Parmesan cheese.

ZUCCHINI & TOMATO SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil.
• Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, or just until fragrant. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn.
• Add zucchini and toss to mix.
• Add the tomato and oregano. Toss well to mix.
• Reduce heat to medium-low.
• Cover and cook 5 minutes or until the zucchini softens.
• Add the salt & pepper and stir gently to mix.
• Sprinkle with parmesan just before serving.

BAKED ZUCCHINI WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, combine mushrooms, chopped onions and 1/2 cup water. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until liquid has evaporated and vegetables are beginning to brown.
• To deglaze, add 1/3 cup of the vegetable broth and stir to scrape any browned bits free from pan bottom.
• Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to brown again.
• Repeat deglazing and browning steps 2 more times, using 1/3 cup broth each time. Onion should be golden brown.
• This should take about 15 to 20 minutes total.
• Remove pan from heat.
• In a large bowl, beat eggs to blend. Stir in shredded zucchini, mushroom mixture, bread crumbs, cheese, pepper and oregano.
• Turn into greased 9x13" baking dish, spreading out evenly.
• Bake uncovered at 350 until casserole appears set in center when dish is gently shaken -- about 35 minutes.
• Let stand 5 minutes, then serve.