4 lg. zucchini
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms
3/4 c. dry red wine
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. basil
Salt and pepper
8 oz. Mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
8 oz. ricotta cheese, crumbled
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Cut zucchini into strips 1/4 inch thick. Heat oil, add garlic and onion and cook until vegetables are tender but not browned. Add meat and brown, stirring to keep meat crumbly. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, wine, oregano, thyme, basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer uncovered 1 1/2 hours.

Place half of the zucchini strips in an oiled shallow casserole. Top with half of the Mozzarella and ricotta cheeses. Add half the meat sauce. Repeat layers. Top with the Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes. Make two, freeze one. Freezes well. Serves 4 to 6.