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Three-cheese zucchini gratin

Name: Three-cheese zucchini gratin recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: /italian
Ingredients: 6 zucchinis, sliced lengthways, 4mm thick; 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle; 250g smoked scamorza or dried mozzarella, sliced; 500g ricotta; ½ cup (35g) fresh breadcrumbs; 100g pecorino or parmesan, grated; 50g unsalted butter; Micro parsley to serve (optional)

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by Silvia Colloca

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Apr 19, 2017

A new way with that most beloved and versatile of vegetables: zucchini.

6 zucchinis, sliced lengthways, 4mm thick
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
250g smoked scamorza or dried mozzarella, sliced
500g ricotta
½ cup (35g) fresh breadcrumbs
100g pecorino or parmesan, grated
50g unsalted butter
Micro parsley to serve (optional)

Method

1.

Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat a chargrill pan over high heat.
2.

Brush the zucchini with 2 tbs oil. In batches, grill zucchini slices on both sides until charred. Set aside.
3.

Grease the base of an ovenproof roasting dish. Place one layer of grilled zucchini, then add some scamorza slices, a few tablespoons of ricotta and a pinch of salt. Repeat the layers until all of the zucchini is used.
4.

Sprinkle the top evenly with the breadcrumbs, pecorino and a pinch of salt. Dot the butter over the top and bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crunchy.
5.

Serve hot with freshly ground black pepper. Top with micro herbs and drizzle with extra oil.