Description
A lighter take on lasagna, this Sicilian Zucchini Parmesan uses fresh zucchini and simple ingredients for a delicious, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Units
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 1 28 ounce (794 g) can of tomatoes
- 5 cloves garlic
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) red wine vinegar
- 0.25 cups (59 ml) fresh basil
- 5 medium zucchini
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) salt
- 5 eggs
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 8 ounces (227 g) fresh mozzarella
- 1 cups (237 ml) grated parmesan
- 1 large handful fresh basil leaves
- 1 large handful fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until wilted, stirring frequently, 5-7 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and red wine vinegar. Cook until thickened, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Off the heat, add basil, and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Place the zucchini slices in a colander set over a bowl; sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon of salt. Let it drain for 30 minutes.
- Rinse the zucchini slices and set them over paper towels to dry.
- Brush both sides of each zucchini slice with olive oil and grill in a griddle pan or outdoor grill in several batches until slightly cooked.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce at the bottom of a casserole dish. Cover the bottom with zucchini slices. Then equally distribute 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce, egg slices, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, basil leaves and mint leaves. Repeat this process one more time.
- For the last layer, cover the top only with zucchini slices. Pour remaining tomato sauce over the top. Sprinkle with grated parmesan.
- Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until the tomato sauce is bubbling.
- Allow it to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
- If you don’t have fresh basil and mint, you can substitute with 1 teaspoon of dried basil and ½ teaspoon of dried mint.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 100