Zucchini ricotta pie
Zucchini ricotta pie
Ingredients
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3 cups zucchini, unpeeled and thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced.
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
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Handful of fresh basil, sliced
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
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4 eggs, lightly beaten
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½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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1-1/2 cup ricotta cheese, drained
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Small tomatoes, cut in half
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butter and dried breadcrumbs to coat the baking dish (The breadcrumbs become the crust)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Liberally butter a 9-inch pie dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
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Pour olive oil into a large skillet and heat to medium hot. Saute zucchini slices and onions until tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Let the mixture cool for 15-20 minutes.
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Combine eggs, Parmesan cheese and ricotta cheese and blend well. Add basil and parsley. Mix in the cooled zucchini and onions. Pour into pie shell. Top with sliced tomatoes
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Bake for 35 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Garnish with chopped basil if desired.