Tomato Cheese Strata Recipe

• 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 c. finely minced carrot
• 1/2 c. minced green bell pepper
• 1/2 c. minced onion
• 1/2 c. diced zucchini
• 2 c. liquid removed canned Italian tomatoes, seeded & diced
• 1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic pwdr
• 1 teaspoon basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 c. part skim ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 ounce. Mozzarella cheese, shredded

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In 10 inch nonstick skillet heat oil over medium heat; add in carrot, green pepper, onion and zucchini; saute/fry till vegetables are softened, 1-2 min.
3. Add in tomatoes, parsley, basil, salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, till vegetables are thoroughly cooked and mix thickens, 5-8 min.
4. Transfer mix to 9 inch pie plate and spread in an even layer; set aside.
5. In blender container combine ricotta cheese and egg and process till smooth, scraping down sides of container as necessary.
6. Spread cheese mix in an even layer over vegetable mix; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
7. Bake till strata is puffed and lightly browned, 25-30 min; remove from oven and let stand 5 min before cutting.
8. Makes 4 servings.

vegetable oil, carrot, green bell pepper, onion, zucchini, italian tomatoes, parsley, garlic, basil, salt, pepper, ricotta cheese, egg, mozzarella cheese

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/tomato-cheese-strata-59732 (may not work)