ZUCCHINI PARMESAN

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This is a simple layered casserole with three elements: roasted zucchini, a really good homemade tomato sauce and Parmesan. Roasting, rather than frying the zucchini, allows you to cut down on olive oil and time.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, casseroles, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 to 2½ pounds fresh ripe tomatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 to 4 garlic cloves (to taste)
Salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar
2 sprigs fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 to 2¼ pounds zucchini
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (pepperoncini), to taste
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • If you have a food mill, quarter tomatoes. If not, peel, seed and chop them. (See step 5.)
  • To make tomato sauce, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, and add tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar and basil sprigs. Increase heat to medium-high. When tomatoes are bubbling briskly, stir and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until tomatoes have cooked down and are beginning to stick to pan, 15 to 25 minutes, depending on consistency. Remove basil sprigs; taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment. Trim ends off zucchini and cut in half crosswise, then into lengthwise slices, about 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick. Season on both sides with salt and pepper and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Arrange zucchini slices on baking sheets in one layer and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Roast for 12 minutes, until lightly browned and easily pierced with a knife. Remove from oven and reduce heat to 375 degrees.
  • If using a food mill, put sauce through medium blade. If not, pulse sauce in a food processor fitted with steel blade until just coarsely puréed. Stir in chopped basil.
  • To assemble the dish, oil a 2-quart gratin with olive oil. Spread 1/4 cup tomato sauce over bottom of dish. Arrange a third of the zucchini in an even layer over tomato sauce. Spoon a third of remaining sauce over zucchini and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Repeat with 2 more layers, ending with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Drizzle on remaining tablespoon olive oil. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until bubbling and browned on the top and edges. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 206, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 862 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

Noor Donia
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The zucchini was cooked to perfection and the parmesan cheese was melted and bubbly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Chevelle West
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the parmesan cheese was melted and bubbly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Matthew Fox jr
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This recipe was easy to make and the results were delicious. The zucchini was cooked to perfection and the parmesan cheese was melted and bubbly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Ulug bek Ghafory
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The zucchini is cooked to perfection and the parmesan cheese is melted and bubbly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


md Noyon
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The zucchini was cooked to perfection and the parmesan cheese was melted and bubbly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Himal Kunwar
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the parmesan cheese was melted and bubbly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


JABED ANSARI
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This recipe was easy to make and the results were delicious. The zucchini was cooked to perfection and the parmesan cheese was melted and bubbly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Nado Hassan
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The zucchini is cooked to perfection and the parmesan cheese is melted and bubbly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ch MG
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The zucchini was cooked to perfection and the parmesan cheese was melted and bubbly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Melaine Coetzee
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the parmesan cheese was melted and bubbly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Hd Chindubiz
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This recipe was easy to make and the results were delicious. The zucchini was cooked to perfection and the parmesan cheese was melted and bubbly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Hasnain Agaria
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The zucchini is cooked to perfection and the parmesan cheese is melted and bubbly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


tiger riyad
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The zucchini was cooked to perfection and the parmesan cheese was melted and bubbly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sphe Zungu
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the parmesan cheese was melted and bubbly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Jacktone Owino
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This recipe was easy to make and the results were delicious. The zucchini was cooked to perfection and the parmesan cheese was melted and bubbly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Sadikshya Bhattarai
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The zucchini is cooked to perfection and the parmesan cheese is melted and bubbly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Zafar Ali
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The zucchini was cooked to perfection and the parmesan cheese was melted and bubbly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Gabby Mata
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the parmesan cheese was melted and bubbly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


MD Neamat
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This is the best zucchini parmesan recipe I have ever tried! It is so easy to make and the results are amazing. The zucchini is cooked to perfection and the parmesan cheese is melted and bubbly. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


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