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Verdure Al Forno
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 4
This recipe is a Giada De Laurentiis one from Everyday Italian.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick lengthwise (or yellow squash)
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated fontina
1/4 cup grated romano cheese
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Using the 2 T. extra virgin olive oil coat the bottom of a 9 X 13 inch baking dish.
3. Arrange 1/3 of the zucchini slices on the bottom of the dish and season with a little salt and pepper (most likely you will NOT use the full 1 T of each).
4. Evenly pour 1/3 of the heavy cream.
5. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the mozzarella.
6. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the fontina.
7. Sprinkle with 2 T of the romano.
8. Repeat layers.
9. Top with the bread crumbs. (use fine dried).
10. Dot the bread crumbs with the unsalted butter.
11. To prevent spillage/smoke line a baking sheet with heavy duty foil and place prepared dish on this.
12. Bake for 40 minutes until bubbling and top golden brown.
13. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before cutting into it.
By RecipeOfHealth.com