Zucchini, Sausage and Ricotta Pie

By Jillie • June 28, 2010 • 0 Comments

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Author Notes: Many years ago my Dad owned a produce market in the Bronx in NYC. We as kids never knew what it was to eat a canned vegetable. When Dad retired and we moved to New Jersey "THE GARDEN STATE" he decided to grow his own garden, and Zucchini was always a part of the Summer Crop. This Recipe was created by my Mom who passed away 2 years ago. She used to make it regularly during the summer months when Zucchini was plentiful. It is very flavorful and easy to make, can be served for a summer luncheon with a salad or as side dish with dinner. It can also be frozen for future use. - Jillie

Serves 6

3 Small Zucchini diced, save one half of one zucchini to slice in circles for the top of the pie
1 small onion diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
4 Fresh Basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup Grated Locatelli Cheese
1/2 pound Shredded Mozzarella
1 pound Italian Sweet Sausage removed from the casing
1 pound Ricotta Cheese
1 Large Egg
1 teaspoon Fresh Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Olive Oil

Brown sausage, remove from pan and toss with flour
Dice up 2 1/2 zucchinis, onion and garlic and brown in pan
Mix ricotta, basil, pepper, egg and locatelli cheese in a separate bowl.
In a 9 inch square glass pan layer ground sausage, and zucchini mixture
Top with ricotta mixture smoothing over top of entire pan
Top with round slices of zucchini
Bake in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes
Take out of the oven and top with shredded mozzarella broil until cheese melts and turns golden brown about 1 to 2 minutes
Let cool for about 10 minutes before cutting.
Serve with a Side Salad and Enjoy!