PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 40 Min
READY IN 55 Min
SERVINGS - 6
INGREDIENTS
* 1/3 cup uncooked long grain white rice
* 2/3 cup water
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 1/2 pounds zucchini, cubed
* 1 cup sliced green onions
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic salt
* 1/2 teaspoon basil
* 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
* 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1 1/2 cups seeded, chopped tomatoes
* 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
DIRECTIONS
1. Combine the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until rice is tender.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
3. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the zucchini, green onions, and garlic 5 minutes, or until tender. Season with garlic salt, basil, paprika, and oregano. Mix in the cooked rice, tomatoes, and 1 cup cheese. Continue to cook and stir until heated through. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
4. Bake uncovered 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Zucchini Herb Casserole 
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26.Aug.08 
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PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 45 Min
READY IN 1 Hr 15 Min
SERVINGS - 6
INGREDIENTS
* 1/2 cup butter, divided
* 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked medium egg noodles
* 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
* 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 2 cups milk
* salt and pepper to taste
* 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
* 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
* 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
* 2 tablespoons butter, melted
* 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a medium baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the onion, celery, and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, until tender. Increase heat to medium-high, and mix in mushrooms. Continue to cook and stir 5 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
4. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan, and whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk, and continue cooking 5 minutes, until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in tuna, peas, mushroom mixture, and cooked noodles. Transfer to the baking dish. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl, mix with bread crumbs, and sprinkle over the casserole. Top with cheese.
5. Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.
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Tuna Noodle Casserole
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