Cathis Florentine Zucchini Recipes

ROASTED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
• In a small bowl, stir together the Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• Place the zucchini in a large bowl. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with the Parmesan mixture. Toss to coat, then arrange the zucchini on top of the cooling rack on the prepared baking sheet, being careful not to overlap the spears.
• Place in the oven and bake until the zucchini is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Turn the oven to broil. Cook until the Parmesan is lightly crisp on top, about 2 to 3 minutes. Don't walk away! The second you stop watching the cheese, it will decide to burn.
• Remove the zucchini from the oven and immediately squeeze the lemon juice over the top. Sprinkle with herbs. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

25+ BEST ZUCCHINI RECIPES: BAKED ZUCCHINI RECIPE WITH PARMESAN AND THYME

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix together the grated Parmesan, thyme, and spices in a medium bowl.
• Prepare a large baking sheet that's topped with a wire baking rack. Lightly brush the wire baking rack with extra virgin olive oil (or use a healthy cooking spray.) Place the zucchini spears, skin-side down, on the baking rack in a single layer. Brush each one with extra virgin olive oil.
• Sprinkle the herb and cheese topping on each zucchini stick so they are all lightly coated.
• Bake in the heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. For a crispy golden topping, broil for 2 to 3 minutes more. Watch it carefully so the zucchini does not burn.
• Serve immediately as an appetizer with a dipping sauce, or as a side next to your protein of choice.

ZUCCHINI FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Place the zucchini in a 1 1/2 quart casserole, dot with butter. Bake at 400ºF until the zucchini is partially cooked but still crisp, about 15 minutes.
• Combine the milk, eggs, salt, garlic salt, and pepper, pour over zucchini. Sprinkle with paprika.
• Set casserole in a shallow pan, filling pan to 1 inch with hot water.
• Bake at 350ºF. until a knife inserted halfway between the center and edge comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

CATHI'S FLORENTINE ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until onions begin to soften. Stir in zucchini and season with salt and pepper.
• Increase the heat to medium-high and add the wine. Allow it to reduce by half, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in ricotta and cinnamon. Heat through and season with salt and pepper. Add drained pasta to skillet and toss. Serve immediately.