Zucchini Pizza

Summary

• Difficulty:
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups zucchini, shredded
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® ChefStyle Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 cup (4 oz.) Sargento® Fancy Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided
• 1 lb. Italian sausage with casings removed
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 cup (2 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Parmesan Cheese or Sargento® Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions

1. Combine zucchini and salt in large bowl; mix well. Let stand 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; press to extract moisture from zucchini. Beat eggs in same bowl; add zucchini, Mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese; mix well.
2. Transfer to 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake in preheated 400°F oven 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, cook sausage in large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Pour off drippings.
4. Add bell pepper and onion to skillet; cook 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, oregano and basil; simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon sausage over baked zucchini mixture; top with remaining cheeses. Return to oven; bake 20 more minutes or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

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