Deep South Zucchini - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 bacon strips
1 large onion, chopped
3 c. zucchini, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
6 to 8 okra pods, sliced
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/8 tsp. each: basil and thyme
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. fresh Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook bacon until very crisp; crumble and reserve.
Saute onion in 1 tablespoon bacon grease until golden; then add all the other ingredients except cheese.
Mix and pour mixture into a buttered 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese and bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.
Serves 6 to 8.