I believe dinner should be healthy, delicious and simple. With fresh zucchini, ham and marinara sauce baked with mozzarella, you can accomplish all three.
—MADISON MAYBERRY AMES, IA
START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
3 medium zucchini, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound smoked deli ham, cut into strips
1 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1. Preheat oven to 450°. In a skillet, saute zucchini in oil until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper.
2. Place half of the zucchini in a greased 8-in.-square baking dish. Layer with half of the ham, marinara sauce and cheese. Repeat layers.
3. Bake, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is melted. Serve with a slotted spoon.