Uncle Bill's Zucchini Casserole

I grow zucchini and try a variety of ways to make zucchini recipes that are tasty. Try this one, I think you will enjoy it.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons margarine or 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  large onion, diced
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped celery
• 3 (6 inch)  zucchini, cut into 1 inch slices
• 2  large green onions, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) can  bits & pieces mushrooms, include liquid
• 1  large  fresh tomatoes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Directions

1. In a large frying pan, melt margarine or butter.
2. Add diced onions and celery and saute' over medium heat, about 5 minutes (DO NOT BURN).
3. Slice unpeeled zucchini and place in a large mixing bowl.
4. Add cooked onion/celery, green onions, mushrooms including liquid, chopped tomato, salt and pepper and mix well.
5. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
6. Transfer mixture to a 9" x 13" oven-proof casserole dish and cover with aluminum foil.
7. Bake in preheated 350 F oven for about 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
8. Remove foil and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Sprinkle each serving with parmesan cheese.
10. This recipe is even better when re-heated and served the second day.