Zucchini, Sausage, and Feta Casserole
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Serves: 6 servings
 
A simple and flavorful casserole to use up those summer zucchini, with sausage, onions and feta cheese.
Ingredients
  • 2½ cups uncooked ziti or penne
  • 8 ounces chicken sausage (see note)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 5 cups zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch half moons (about 1½ pounds)
  • 2 cups vertically sliced onion (about 1 large onion)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup fat free, reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tsp all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup shredded, part-skim mozzarella cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Cook the pasta in boiling water until barely al dente (subtract about 2 minutes from suggested cook time). Drain and set aside.
  3. Remove the casings from the sausage. Slice the sausage into ¼ inch slices. Heat a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with non-stick cooking spray. Add the sausage and cook until evenly browned, stirring frequently. Remove sausage to a warm dish and set aside.
  4. Heat 1-2 tsp olive oil in the same skillet. Add the zucchini, onions and garlic. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Saute for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and zucchini begins to brown, stirring frequently.
  5. While vegetables are cooking, combine the broth and flour in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. When the vegetables are crisp-tender, add the broth mixture to the pan, cook for 1 minute.
  6. Combine the zucchini mixture, sausages, pasta, and feta cheese in a large bowl until combined. Spoon mixture into an 11 x 7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
Notes
I have made this recipe with a variety of chicken sausages, and I strongly recommend Aidells chicken sausage for this recipe in Italian Style with Mozzarella Cheese or Sun-Dried Tomato & Kale with Parmesan Cheese.
Sometimes, if I'm feeling daring, I put a full cup of mozzarella on top of this casserole... yum!
Recipe by Laura's Cozy Kitchen at https://www.laurascozykitchen.com/zucchini-sausage-and-feta-casserole/