Easy Italian Tomato Zucchini Recipes

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a greased 2-1/2-qt. casserole, layer on-third of the zucchini, onion and tomatoes. Squeeze one lemon quarter over all. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Repeat layers. Dot with butter. Squeeze remaining lemon over all. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender. Serve immediately.

EASY ZUCCHINI-TOMATO SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add zucchini and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and tomato. Season with herbes de provence, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir in basil and serve.

ITALIAN STEWED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook chopped bacon until done, but not crispy.Drain and set aside.
• Saute sliced zucchini in large skillet, tossing in chopped onion, at the last moment adding crushed garlic cloves.
• Transfer to 6-8 qt pot, adding bacon and canned tomatoes, seasonings and more garlic, plus just enough water to make sure everything is covered. C over and cook over medium-low heat until zucchini is tender, keeping an eye on the fluid.
• Optional: Top with parmesan or grated mozzarella.

EASY ITALIAN TOMATO ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Set oven to 375°F.
• Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
• Place the sliced zucchini evenly in the bottom of the buttered baking dish.
• Sprinkle about 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over the zucchini.
• In a frypan, sauté onions and garlic in oil and butter until just lightly browned and tender.
• Add in tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, oregano and vinegar; heat until boiling, reduce heat and simmer for about 25 minutes.
• Pour the tomato mixture over the zucchini.
• Sprinkle with more grated parmesan cheese.
• Bake for about 30 minutes.
• *NOTE* 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese may be sprinkled on top the last 10 minutes of baking.

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN WITH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; saute zucchini until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Season zucchini with oregano and basil. Add tomato sauce; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over zucchini mixture.