Cheesy Baked Italian Summer Squash Recipe

Name: Cheesy Baked Italian Summer Squash Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 4 smooth-skinned summer squash, Quartered and chopped into 1/4 inch chunks; 1 large white onion, chopped; 1 large bell pepper, cored and roughly chopped; 32 ounces marinara (I like Rao’s); 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican-blend or Italian-blend cheese; 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 tablespoon oregano or Italian seasoning; 3-4 basil leaves, chopped; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; optional: 4-5 dallops (tablespoons) of ricotta cheese

Summer squash, onion, and bell pepper tossed in marinara and topped with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese. A cheesy baked Italian-inspired family favorite.

Posted byby Shawn Williams
August 15, 2022
Updated: February 24, 2023
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Cheesy Baked Italian Summer Squash Recipe

Cheesy, Italian-inspired summer squash is a basic spin on eggplant parmesan or a cheesier take on ratatouille. This recipe consists of onion, bell pepper, summer squash, marinara, and both cheddar and mozzarella cheese. The veggies are sauteed and baked topped with cheese to deliver a tender cheesy casserole that's reminiscent of your favorite Italian-American classics.

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Shawn Williams

My name is Shawn, author behind Kitchen Swagger. I'm a food & drink enthusiast bringing you my own simple and delicious restaurant-inspired recipes. Learn more.