Zucchini Hotdish

From Great-Grandma Pancake
I remember this casserole vividly from my childhood. My grandma Pancake was an excellent cook, and she always got up so EARLY to get her day's cooking and baking finished before sunrise!

2# browned and drained hamburger
1 medium zucchini, peeled and diced
5 peeled tomatoes
1 large yellow onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 C. celery, chopped
1 T. sugar
1 C. grated Parmesan cheese
1 T. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. parsley
Salt & pepper to taste

Simmer onion and celery in vegetable oil. Add zucchini and simmer 10 more minutes. Add remaining ingredients and transfer to greased casserole dish. Bake @ 350* for 1 hour.

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