Zucchini Perini

Chef Tom Perini of the Perini Ranch Steakhouse, in Buffalo Gap, Texas, introduces this delicious twist on zucchini. Try it for your next family dinner.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 lb hot Italian sausage
• 1  large onion, diced
• 1  dash salt
• 1  dash ground black pepper
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, mashed and drained
• 6  ounces tomato paste
• 1⁄4 cup tomato sauce
• 2  teaspoons oregano
• 1  dash garlic powder
• 2  lbs zucchini, sliced 1/4 thick
• 1⁄4 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350º.
2. In an oven-safe pan, brown the ground beef, sausage and onion. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Add the whole tomatoes, tomato paste and tomato sauce. Add the oregano and garlic powder and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add the zucchini, mix thoroughly then sprinkle with Parmesan.
5. Bake at 350º until cheese melts and starts to brown, about 10 minutes.