Zucchini Sformato Recipes

ZUCCHINI SFORMATO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 365FGenerously butter a 4-5 cup loaf pan or its equivalent in ramekins. .Slice the onion (or shallots or leek) and sauté in a pan with a film of olive oil.Clean and slice the zucchini (or other vegetable).When the onions are soft, add the zucchini to the pan.Sauté, stirring frequently for about 20-30 minutes until they are light golden and just tender.During this time, mix the ricotta, eggs, grated cheese, salt & pepper, nutmeg in a bowl, whisking until somewhat smooth.When the zucchini mixture is lukewarm, combine with the ricotta mixture and roughly purée with an immersion blender or a food processor.Spoon into prepared molds.Large mold will take up to 45 minutes to bake but individual ones will take less then 20 minutes.Check by inserting a thin knife as it should come out clean.Unmold when it is slightly cool, and serve with a sauce and garnish.

TO DIE FOR ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES !!!!

Steps:

• Chop finely the onion.
• Slice the zucchini (not to thick).
• Saute the zucchini with the onion, garlic.
• Add all your seasonings.
• Saute this for a few minutes in a pan sprayed with butter pam.
• Do not saute too long as you do not want the zucchini soft.
• Add the tomatoes and simmer few minutes.
• Remove from heat and serve on plates adding parmesan cheese on top.