Zucchini e Pomodori

Zucchini e Pomodori is a classic recipe. You can always add chicken, shrimp, ricotta or other meats or cheeses to suit your taste.

• Serves 6 to 8 people.

INGREDIENTS

• 6 zucchini

• 1 red onion, sliced thin

• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped

• 2 Tbls of olive oil

• 1 Tbls of butter

• 6 tomatoes, sliced

• 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped

• 1/2 cup of fresh grated parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp of oregano

• 1/2 tsp of salt

• 1/2 tsp of fresh ground pepper

• 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

  PREPARATION

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  • Cut the zucchini into thin slices lengthwise

  • In a skillet, sauté the onions and garlic in the oil and butter for 2 minutes.

  • In a greased backing dish, cover the bottom with the zucchini slices.

  • Add a layer of tomatoes.

  • Sprinkle half the parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, salt pepper and red pepper over the top.

  • Add half of the onions.

  • Add another layer and bake for 40 to 45 minutes.

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  Serves 6 to 8 people.