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Summer Squash Cassrole
Cheesy, summer squash casserole! Loads of zucchini and summer squash in the best lighter fare comfort food casserole! Wholesome goodness!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 477 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lbs (454 grams) pasta, any shape will do, but think bow-tie, penne, etc.
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lbs (454 grams) ground chicken, turkey or pork
- 1 medium yellow (cooking) onion
- 1 1/2 lbs (657 grams) summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced thin (about 1/4" thick)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or finely chopped
- 1/8-1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, less if kids are eating this dish (makes it spicy)
- 1 1/2 cups milk, whole 3.25% or 2%
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
- 3 tbsp finely chopped mixed herbs of your choice (such as thyme, oregano, basil and mint. I used 1/2 tbsp fresh basil and thyme and 1 tsp dried oregano. Use dried if you need to, just reduce the overall amount as dried is stronger)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup finely grated parmesan or aged pecorino romano cheese, divided (optional*)
- 4 oz. (115 grams) mozzarella, cut into small cubes or sliced
Notes
- * I skip the parmesan in the dish as I have a child who strongly dislikes cheese. I do however, LOVE this dish with the parmesan in it. If you have some and like cheese, I'd highly recommend giving it a go.