Baked Zucchini Slices

zucchini slices
 
I got this recipe idea from my mother in law who is Sicilian. It is a great way to have zucchini and have it taste great. I've prepared this dish as a side dish to a larger meal, and I've also prepared it alone as a snack. It is a great vegetarian dish and for those who require gluten free or wheat free recipes. For more recipes, visit by Italian Recipe Box page or sign up for my weekly newsletter!
     
Serves: 2    
 
 
       
  Ingredients   Italian Name
  4 medium zucchini, peeled and sliced open lengthwise (if organic, no need to peel, just wash well)   zucchine
  1 Tablespoon olive oil   olio d'oliva
  4 Tablespoons or more of pasta sauce   salsa di paste alimentari
  Romano cheese (optional) Use a vegan cheese if you cannot have dairy.   Romano formaggio
       
       
  Instructions    
1. In baking pan place zucchini face up.
2. Poke holes with fork in the zucchini
3. Drizzle the olive oil on top.
4. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
5. Drizzle the sauce on the zucchini slices and cook another 10 minutes or so until zucchini is "very" soft.
6. Sprinkle cheese on top to melt, remove and enjoy!
   
  Tip #1: Zucchini goes great with pasta, therefore this makes a great side dish.
   
  Tip #2: This tastes best when it is very soft so make sure when baking, you test to see if there are any hard spots. You want it soft enough that you can just cut it with a fork very easily.
   
   
   
 
   
   
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