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Courgette Lasagne

Ingredients :
4	lrg	Courgette
2	tbl	Olive oil
2	cl	Garlic
1/2	cup	Chopped onion
1/2	lb	Ground beef
1	lb	Can tomatoes
6	oz	Can tomato paste
4	oz	Can sliced mushrooms
3/4	cup	Dry red wine
1 1/2	tsp	Oregano
1/4	tsp	Thyme
1/2	tsp	Basil
		Salt and pepper
8	oz	Mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
8	oz	Ricotta cheese, crumbled
1/2	cup	Grated Parmesan cheese

How to cook :

Cut courgette into strips 1/4 inch thick.
Heat oil; add garlic and onion and cook until vegetables are tender but not browned.
Add meat and brown, stirring to keep meat crumbly.
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, wine, oregano, thyme, basil and salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer uncovered 1-1/2 hours.
Place half of the courgette strips in an oiled shallow casserole.
Top with half of the Mozzarella and Ricotta cheeses.
Add half the meat sauce.
Repeat layers. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

Tags : Main Dish Casseroles Italian Italy European Mediterranean