Tomato Zucchini Gratin Recipes

ZUCCHINI E POMODORI GRATINATI (ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO GRATIN)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Move oven rack into the top third of the oven.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and spread the zucchini slices into the skillet in a single layer. If they don't fit, cook them in batches. Sprinkle pieces of garlic over the zucchini, and cook until the zucchini are golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
• Arrange the slices of zucchini in an 9x12-inch glass baking dish, alternating with slices of mozzarella cheese and tomato, so that the slices overlap each other in a neat row pattern. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and basil over the dish, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and brown and the dish is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

TOMATO ZUCCHINI GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F
• Hand tear bread to form coarse crumbs (or quickly pulse in food processor). Place on a sheet pan and bake at 400 degrees for 3-5 minutes, until dried out.
• Toss toasted bread, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and parmesan together in a bowl. Set aside.
• Alternate tomato and zucchini slices in a shallow baking pan.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Whisk together remaining olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic and shallot. Pour over tomatoes and squash.
• Top evenly with bread crumb mixture.
• Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes or until bread crumbs are toasty.
• Tear basil leaves on top and serve warm or at room temperature.

POTATO, ZUCCHINI, AND TOMATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in upper third. Coat a 9-by-13-inch gratin dish with 1 teaspoon oil, and sprinkle with garlic. Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, slice potatoes and zucchini as thinly as possible into rounds. Arrange potatoes, zucchini, and tomatoes in overlapping layers around prepared dish, and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Drizzle with remaining 4 teaspoons oil, and sprinkle with thyme and cheese.
• Cover with foil; bake until potatoes are tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove foil; continue baking until top is golden brown, about 25 minutes more. Remove from oven; and serve immediately.

TOMATO-ZUCCHINI GRATIN

Steps:

• Place half the zucchini in an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish.
• Top with half the tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese.
• Top with the remaining zucchini and tomatoes.
• Evenly sprinkle the garlic, thyme, salt and pepper to taste over the tomato.
• Drizzle with the olive oil.
• Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes.
• Serve with slotted spoon.

ZUCCHINI TOMATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375˚F.
• On the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish mix together the tomato sauce with garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
• Arrange the sliced veggies upright, alternating between tomatoes, zucchini, and potatoes. Fit them tightly against one another until the baking dish is filled.
• Season with remaining Italian seasoning, salt, and fresh ground black pepper.
• Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the veggies.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
• Remove aluminum foil, sprinkle top with shredded parmesan, and continue to bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until veggies are tender and bubbly.
• Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes.
• Garnish with parsley.
• Serve.

ZUCCHINI-TOMATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Drape tomato slices over colander, sprinkle with salt, and let drain for 45 minutes.
• Spread zucchini on baking sheet, and sprinkle with salt. Let stand 30 minutes to sweat out excess moisture. Rinse well and pat dry.
• Preheat oven to 375. Heat 1 t oil in nonstick skilled over medium-high heat. Saute' zucchini 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden. Transfer to plate. Do this in 2 batches, if necessary and add more oil between batches.
• Layer half of zucchini slices in 8-inch square baking dish. Top with half of the tomatoes. Sprinkle with half the garlic, 1 T olives, half of basil, and 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese; season with pepper. Repeat with remaining zucchini slices, tomatoes, garlic, olives and basil. Drizzle top with 3 t oil and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake 10 minutes.
• Remove foil and bake 20 minutes more or until cheese is melted and gratin is bubbling.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.