Baked Squash And Parmesan Cheese Pudding Tortino Di Zucca Recipes

BAKED ZUCCHINI PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees
• Slice zucchini slices (about 1/2″ thick)
• Place zucchini in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil
• Shake to coat zucchini with olive oil
• Add parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
• Shake to coat.
• Place in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or a silicone baking mat.
• Sprinkle with an additional 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese
• Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, finish on a low broil for another couple of minutes.

PARMESAN SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a large casserole dish with nonstick spray.Slice the squash into 1/4" slices. If they are larger squash, cut them down the middle before slicing.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add the squash, garlic, thyme, and salt to taste.Sauté and stir until the squash is just starting to soften. Don't overcook!
• Remove from heat and add tomatoes.
• Beat together the eggs, sour cream, cheeses, and lemon juice in a medium sized bowl.
• Place half of the squash into the bottom of the casserole (you can be fancy and layer it like in the picture or you can just toss it in).
• Sprinkle on some salt and pepper then spread 1/2 of the egg mixture over the top. Repeat with remaining squash and egg mixture.Top with additional feta and Parmesan if desired.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the mixture is bubbling and slightly set.Serve hot.

TORTINO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Heat oil in 9-inch ovenproof skillet, preferably nonstick, on medium heat.
• Add leeks, garlic and zucchini and sauté until vegetables are tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in thyme leaves. Cool for 15 minutes.
• Beat together eggs, cream, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Pour over vegetables. Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle over cheese and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until eggs are set.
• Slide out of skillet, cut into squares and serve either warm or at room temperature.