Zucchini con Mozzarella

A nice easy side dish to prepare, goes great with just about anything. I have even had this for a main dish, with a nice crispy salad.

• Ready In: 46 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3  slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1  onion, chopped
• 3  cloves garlic, minced
• 6  small zucchini, sliced
• 4  ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1  cup  marinara sauce
• 1  cup  shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a large pan, cook bacon just until fat begins to render and bacon softens.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until onion is tender.
3. Place some zucchini in a single layer across the bottom of pan.
4. Top with some tomatoes.
5. Repeat layering until all vegetables are in the pan.
6. Simmer, covered, on medium-low heat, for 5-10 minutes, then turn vegetables with spatula to brown and cook the other side.
7. Top vegetables with marinara sauce and cheeses, and continue to cook, covered, for 5-10 minutes more or until vegetables are tender and cheese is melted.