Best 7 Italian Eggplant Zucchini And Tomato Casserole Recipes

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In the realm of delectable Italian cuisine, the "Italian Eggplant Zucchini and Tomato Casserole" stands as a testament to the vibrant flavors and culinary traditions of the region. This hearty and flavorful casserole combines the goodness of tender eggplant, zucchini, and ripe tomatoes, harmoniously blended with aromatic herbs and spices. It's a dish that exudes rustic charm and is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its medley of textures and flavors. Whether served as a main course or as a comforting side, this classic Italian casserole promises a delightful dining experience that captures the essence of home-cooked Italian cooking.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TOMATO ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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A simple vegetable dish that highlights the summer flavors of fresh tomatoes and zucchini. It goes great with grilled meats or poultry.

Provided by DELTAQUEEN50

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups grated Cheddar cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
5 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
¾ cup fine bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x9-inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine Cheddar, Parmesan, oregano, basil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Arrange half of the zucchini slices in the pan. Sprinkle 1/4 of the cheese and herb mixture on top. Arrange half of the tomatoes, and top with another 1/4 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in breadcrumbs; cook until they have absorbed the butter. Sprinkle on top of casserole.
  • Cover loosely with foil, and bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake until the top is crusty and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 90.9 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 953.6 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

ITALIAN EGGPLANT, ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Italian Eggplant, Zucchini and Tomato Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Myra9035

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 large eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 large carrot, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 egg
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 slices bread, toasted or 1 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP) (optional)

Steps:

  • Chop eggplant first, and sprinkle the eggplant pieces with 1 teaspoons of the salt. Set this aside to sit while you chop the other veggies.
  • After about 15-20 minutes, place the salted eggplant in a colander and rinse it under cool water to remove the salt and bitter juices. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan on medium heat. Add the chopped onion and carrot and mix into the oil. Add the garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the Italian seasoning. Add the zucchini, and saute another 2 minutes. Add the eggplant, saute another 2 minutes, and then add the tomatoes. Remove from heat.
  • Season the vegetable mixture in the pan with the remaining salt and pepper. Whisk the egg, add it to the pan and mix this through the veggies, along with 1 Tb. of the parmesan cheese and the optional 1/2 cup of TVP.
  • Pour the veggie mixture from the pan into a casserole dish, and top off with the remaining 1 Tb. cheese and the breadcrumbs.
  • Cover the dish with foil or a lid, and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until nicely browned.

ITALIAN STEWED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES



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Make and share this Italian Stewed Zucchini and Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Angelique777

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 medium zucchini, sliced 1/2 in. thick
2 (16 ounce) cans s&w Italian stewed tomatoes
1 lb bacon, chopped
1 large onion
garlic clove
olive oil
thyme
oregano
basil
marjoram

Steps:

  • Cook chopped bacon until done, but not crispy.Drain and set aside.
  • Saute sliced zucchini in large skillet, tossing in chopped onion, at the last moment adding crushed garlic cloves.
  • Transfer to 6-8 qt pot, adding bacon and canned tomatoes, seasonings and more garlic, plus just enough water to make sure everything is covered. C over and cook over medium-low heat until zucchini is tender, keeping an eye on the fluid.
  • Optional: Top with parmesan or grated mozzarella.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.2, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 51.5, Sodium 991.4, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 12.3, Protein 13.6

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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Compliments crop up as fast as vines when folks sample this zucchini casserole. Even those who generally don't like zucchini find they enjoy it in this savory side dish. -Kimberly Speta, Kennedy, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 medium zucchini, sliced (about 6-1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups stuffing mix
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook zucchini in 1 tablespoon oil 5-6 minutes or until tender; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the onion and garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic salt and pepper; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in zucchini. , Place in an greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with stuffing mix; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ITALIAN EGGPLANT TOMATO BAKE



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Eggplant, tomato, and cheeses are layered, baked, then served over pasta. An easy and delicious Italian meal.

Provided by MBC

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 small eggplant, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tomato, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a plastic bag, combine the flour, bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Shake to mix. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and water. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. There should be enough oil to thinly coat the bottom of the skillet. Dip the eggplant slices in egg, then place in the bag and shake to coat. Fry the slices in the skillet until golden brown on each side. Remove, and drain on paper towels.
  • Spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 9 inch square baking dish. Cover with the eggplant slices, then top with more sauce. Mix together the ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese; spread over the eggplant. Spread sauce over the cheese, and top with tomato slices. Cover with more sauce, and spread remaining cheese over the top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook for about 3 minutes, or until tender. Drain. Serve the eggplant tomato bake over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.9 calories, Carbohydrate 77.6 g, Cholesterol 130.2 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1031.9 mg, Sugar 14 g

TOMATO ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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This recipe is always a hit. In fact, I usually have to double it, and still there are no leftovers. The crumb topping is flavored with bits of onion.-Alison Relkov, Cochrane, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter, divided
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. In a large skillet, saute zucchini in 1 tablespoon of butter until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; drain. Arrange the zucchini in a greased 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with half of the cheese mixture. Top with tomatoes and remaining cheese mixture., In a saucepan, saute onion in remaining butter until tender; add bread crumbs and toss to combine. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts :

TOMATO EGGPLANT ZUCCHINI BAKE WITH GARLIC AND PARMESAN RECIPE - (3.6/5)



Tomato Eggplant Zucchini Bake with Garlic and Parmesan Recipe - (3.6/5) image

Provided by KodiakDavis

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 small/medium eggplant (about 3/4 pound)
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a deep 9x9-inch baking dish or similar 3 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Quarter the zucchini then cut into 1/2-inch slices and place in a large mixing bowl (each piece of zucchini should be roughly 1/2-3/4 inches in size). Slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch rounds, then stack the rounds and cut into roughly 3/4-inch pieces. Add to the bowl with the zucchini. Half the cherry tomatoes and add to the bowl. Drizzle the cut vegetables with the olive oil, then add the garlic, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese, and half of the basil and parsley. Toss gently to combine. Transfer the vegetables to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes, cover the pan with aluminum foil, then continue baking for 10-20 additional minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese, basil, and parsley. Serve warm.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, ripe vegetables. This will ensure the best flavor and texture for your casserole.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures. This will make your casserole more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs. This is a great way to create a unique and flavorful dish.
  • If you're short on time, you can use pre-made marinara sauce. Just be sure to choose a high-quality sauce that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Serve your casserole with a side of crusty bread or pasta. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Italian eggplant, zucchini, and tomato casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own tastes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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