Best Zucchini Parmigiana Recipes

LIGHT EGGPLANT / ZUCCHINI PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Slice you eggplants or zucchini in 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Place eggplants in a big bowl and spread salt on them. Stir to coat them well. After 30 minutes rinse them and press out the water. This step is not necessary for zucchini.
• Turn on your oven to high broil.
• Coat with oil the eggplants or zucchini in the bowl with your hands.
• Place one layer of eggplants or zucchini on your baking try (I use a silicon map for this as it is easier to clean) and broil on both sides until they change the color to light brown. Repeat with all vegetables.
• Place your vegetables slightly vertical in your mold (I use a 10-8 inch one) and place mozzarella in between (see photo).
• Spread parmesan on it and press some cheese between the layers.
• Mix marinara sauce, oregano and pesto together and top everything with marinara sauce.
• Bake 30 minutes 350°F/180°C.
• This is usually served warm but in summer it is delicious cold with some bread!

ZUCCHINI PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
• In a shallow, medium bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, and oregano. Set aside 2/3 cup of the mixture.
• Place 2 egg whites in a small bowl. Dip zucchini slices in the egg whites, then coat with the bread crumb mixture. Arrange coated slices on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.
• In a medium bowl, mix ricotta, parsley, and the remaining 6 egg whites.
• Spread 1/2 the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer with 1/2 the zucchini, 1/2 the ricotta mixture, and 1/2 the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers, and top with remaining bread crumb mixture.
• Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Serve warm.

ZUCCHINI ALLA PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Thinly slice zucchini lengthwise, place in a colander, sprinkle with salt and let stand for 1 hour.
• Rinse the zucchini and drain on paper towel.
• Heat oil, dust the zucchini with flour and fry in batches until golden and tender. Drain on paper towel.
• Cut the garlic in half and rub the insides of a shallow,oiled gratin dish with the cut garlic. Discard garlic.
• Make layers of zucchini strips, sliced tomato, strewn with torn basil leaves and mozzarella. Lightly season each layer.
• Finish with a layer of tomato and basil leaves.
• Mix parmesan and breadcrumbs together and spread evenly over the top.
• Bake in a 190°C oven for 25 minutes or until the top is golden and crisp.
• Serve hot.