Parmesan Vegetable Marinade Food

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.

VEGETABLE PARMESAN

Steps:

• Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish.
• Drizzle the eggplant slices, fennel slices and peppers with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes each side until softened.
• 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 peppers 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 cheese. Arrange the fennel 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, about 30 to 35 minutes
• Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before serving.
• Cook's Note: The vegetables can also be baked in a 375 degrees F oven for 15 to 20 minutes until softened.

STEAK WITH PARMESAN-GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine garlic, basil and pepper in small bowl; mix well.
• Remove 4 teaspoons seasoning; press onto both sides of steaks.
• Add cheese, oil and vinegar to remaining seasoning, mixing well; set aside.
• Place steaks in center of grid over medium coals; arrange vegetables around steaks.
• Grill steaks uncovered 14 to 16 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.
• Grill peppers 12 to 15 minutes and onion 15 to 20 minutes or until tender, turning both once.
• Brush vegetables with cheese mixture during last 10 minutes of grilling.
• Season steaks to taste with salt.
• Trim fat from steaks; remove bones.
• Carve steaks crosswise into thick slices; serve with vegetables.
• Notes: Brush vegetables with cheese mixture, and cook them in foil packets on a covered grill for about 15 minutes.

CREAMY PARMESAN PASTA WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Saute vegetables in large frying pan for 5 minutes.
• Add broth.
• Cook 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender- crisp.
• Combine sour cream, dip, parmesan cheese, parsley and tarragon.
• Add to vegetable mixtures.
• Heat through.
• Toss with hot cooked pasta.