1 1/2 lbs (0.68 kg) zucchini,, cut into rounds, salted pat dry
1 tbs olive oil
1 medium onion,, diced
8 oz (226.8 g) mushrooms,, diced
1/2 tsp each salt, garlic powder onion powder
1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef
1/2 tsp each salt, garlic powder, onion powder paprika
1 cup (236.59 ml) marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups (168 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tsp Italian seasoning herb blend
2 tbs grated parmesan
Preheat oven to 400℉.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions for 2-3 minutes. Add in the mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add in the salt, garlic powder, onion powder and stir to coat. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Next, in the same skillet add in the ground meat and use a wooden spoon to break up the meat until no longer pink. Add in the salt, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika and stir to coat. Taste and adjust if needed.
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, add in the zucchini, sauteed vegetables, cooked ground beef, marinara sauce, 1 cup mozzarella, Italian herb blend, salt and pepper to taste, and mix until combined.
Top with parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, remove from the oven and top with remaining mozzarella and bake until melted.
