Zucchini Meatloaf Casserole

With fall just around the corner, this is a great meal.On a nice cool autumn day this is just what you need to content your soul.Everyone will love it and they will be very impressed with your originality in creating this piece of art!!Make lots, I'm sure that you will be serving seconds.

Zucchini Meatloaf Casserole

Ingredients

2 organic eggs
1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 onion,grated
1 carrot,grated
1 clove garlic,minced
1/2 tsp.dried Italian herb seasoning
1/2 tsp.sea salt and pepper
1 1/2lb extra-lean organic ground beef

Directions

1.In large bowl,lightly beat eggs; stir in remaining ingredients.
2.Mix in beef.
3.Lightly pat into 8-inch(2L)square glass baking dish.

Topping recipe

1 zucchini
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup pasta sauce(homemade preferable)
1/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. each sea salt and pepper
1 cup shredded light mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1.Cut zucchini into 1/4 inch thick slices;place in bowl.
2.Add remaining ingredients.
3.Spread over meat mixture.
4.Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 -1 1/4 hours.Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

This would be wonderful accompanied by sweet potatoes and a nice spinach salad.
It is sure to easily become a family favorite!!

Enjoy!!

Sylvie Thibert