Best 4 Ham Zucchini Italiano Recipes

HAM & ZUCCHINI ITALIANO

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I strongly believe dinner should be three things: healthy, delicious and simple. With fresh zucchini, ham and marinara sauce baked with mozzarella, you can accomplish all three in the time it takes to describe the dish to a grateful family. -Madison Mayberry, Ames, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 medium zucchini, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound smoked deli ham, cut into strips
1 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, saute zucchini in oil until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper., Place half of the zucchini in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Layer with half of the ham, marinara sauce and cheese. Repeat layers., Bake, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 1013mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

ZUCCHINI ITALIANO

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When zucchini is plentiful in my garden, I slice and parboil it, then freeze it in 4-cup containers for recipes like this. It saves time-and lets us enjoy fresh zucchini year-round.-Sandy Robideau, Eureka, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups thinly sliced zucchini
Water
1 pound ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup cooked rice
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Cook zucchini in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes or until almost tender. Drain well; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook the beef, garlic and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the rice, tomato sauce, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine egg and cottage cheese. Layer half of the zucchini slices in a greased 8-in. square baking dish, overlapping slices if needed. Spoon meat mixture over zucchini; dollop cottage cheese mixture over meat. Top with remaining zucchini slices. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle cheddar cheese around edges; bake 2 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 836mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND HAM

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

Kosher salt
10 ounces gemelli or cavatelli pasta
1 medium zucchini
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Pinch of red pepper flakes
2 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks
1/4 pound thinly sliced Black Forest ham, cut into strips
Freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup crumbled goat or feta cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
6 fresh mint leaves, torn

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water.
Trim the zucchini, then coarsely grate into a colander set in the sink. Toss the zucchini with 1/4 teaspoon salt and let sit 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Squeeze any excess moisture from the zucchini, then add to the skillet. Add the pasta, ham and the reserved cooking water and toss until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and fold in the cheese, parsley and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 22 milligrams, Sodium 578 milligrams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams

ZUCCHINI AND HAM PIE WITH DILL

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Make and share this Zucchini and Ham Pie with Dill recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories Ham

Time 45m

Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 small zucchini (3/4 lb)
1 clove garlic
2 cups cooked ham, diced
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 1/4 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
1/4 grated parmesan cheese
1 pie shell, half baked

Steps:

Saute onion, zucchini and garlic in olive oil for approximately 8 minutes or until crisp tender.
Remove from heat Mix together ham, swiss cheese, sour cream, dill weed, salt and pepper.
Spoon into a half-baked pie shell.
Mix melted butter, bread crumbs and parmesan cheese together and sprinkle on top of ham and cheese mixture.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.