Courgette Parmigiana Food

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN

Steps:

• Make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, fennel seeds and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is lightly golden, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to sizzle, about 5 minutes. Add half of the basil and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally and smashing the tomatoes with the back of a spoon, 25 minutes. Stir in the remaining basil and season with salt.
• Prepare the zucchini: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Trim the zucchini and halve crosswise, then slice lengthwise into 18 strips, about 1/4 inch thick. Put the flour in a shallow dish. Whisk the eggs and milk in another dish. In a third dish, combine the panko, parmesan, parsley, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Working in batches, dredge the zucchini in the flour and shake off the excess. Dip in the egg mixture, turning to coat; let the excess drip off, then dredge in the panko mixture, pressing to help it stick. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the zucchini in a single layer and fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels; season with salt.
• Lay 6 pieces fried zucchini a few inches apart in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top each with a few tablespoons of the tomato sauce, a slice of mozzarella and a piece of prosciutto. Repeat the layering (zucchini, sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto), then top with the remaining zucchini. Top with a little more sauce, sprinkle with parmesan and dollop with the ricotta. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes. Top the stacks with more prosciutto. Serve with the remaining sauce.

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Dip zucchini slices in egg and then coat with breadcrumb mixture and bake on cookie sheets drizzled with olive oil until golden brown, approximately 10 minutes on each side.
• Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish.
• Put one layer of"breaded" zucchini slices on top and coat with more sauce and a generous sprinkling of both cheeses.
• Repeat this procedure to use up all the zucchini.
• Cover with tin foil and bake approximately 30 minutes or until top layer of cheese is melted at 375 degrees.
• MANGIA!

COURGETTE PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Pre-heat an oven to 180°C.
• Add the oil to a large frying pan. Heat and add the courgettes and onions. Heat on a medium setting until the vegetables have softened ( about 10 mins). Season with black pepper and a little salt.
• Transfer the vegetables to an oven proof dish so the the dish is close to full.
• Mix together the mustard and creme fraiche in a bowl. Once mixed, transfer to the vegetables and mix in thoroughly.
• Heat in the oven at 180°C for 20 minutes. After this time, remove and add the grated Parmesan.
• Return to the oven for a further 20 minutes.
• Serve as a main dish or as a side dish.

VEGETABLE PARMESAN

Steps:

• Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 13 by 9-inch baking dish. Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
• Drizzle the eggplant, fennel and zucchini slices with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the vegetables until softened, 3 to 4 minutes each side. (The vegetables can also be baked in a 375 degrees F oven for 15 to 20 minutes until soft).
• Spoon 3/4 cup of the marinara sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange the eggplant slices on top. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Arrange the fennel slices in a single layer on top. Spoon 3/4 cup of marinara sauce over the peppers. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan. Arrange the zucchini on top and cover with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Scatter the bread crumbs over the cheese and drizzle liberally with oil. Bake until the top is golden and forms a crust, 30 to 35 minutes.

COURGETTE & PARMESAN FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/Gas 4. Heat half the oil in a heavy based ovenproof pan about 23cm in diameter. Add the onion & cook for 2-3 mins until softened,but not browned, stirring frequently. Stir in the courgettes, thyme & garlic, the cook for another 4-5 mins until softened, stirring every now & then, Season to taste. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, break the eggs into a large bowl & lightly beat. Add half the parmesan & the basil, & beat together.When the courgettes are cooked, stir them into the egg mixture, the season to taste. Heat the remaining oil in the frying pan, swirling to cover the sides evenly.Tip in the courgette egg mixture & cook for 2-3 minsover a low heat so that the bottom & sides set.
• Scatter the remaining pamesan on top of the frittata, transfer the pan to the oven & cook uncovered,for another 10 mins until just set, puffed up & lighlty golden.Loosen the sides with a palette knife & turn out onto a large, warmed serving plate. Cut into wedges to serve.