Ham & Zucchini Italiano

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: May. 21, 2022
I strongly believe dinner should be three things: healthy, delicious and simple. With fresh zucchini, ham and marinara sauce baked with mozzarella, you can accomplish all three in the time it takes to describe the dish to a grateful family. —Madison Mayberry, Ames, Iowa
Ham & Zucchini Italiano Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°. In a large 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 cheese is melted. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 196 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 1013mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.