HAM & ZUCCHINI ITALIANO

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, saute zucchini in oil until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper., 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., Bake, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 1013mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.