squash parmesan
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3 medium zucchini or summer squash
olive oil
- slice zucchini and toss with olive oil
- bake at 400°F until undersides are browned, about 10 minutes
- flip and bake until the other sides are browned
- remove from oven
sauce:
2 tbsp. olive oil
onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
28 oz. can of tomatoes, puréed
- sauté onion until softened, about 10 minutes
- add garlic and oregano and cook for 30 seconds
- add tomatoes, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes
1 tbsp. red wine or balsalmic vinegar
1/2 cup basil leaves
salt and pepper, to taste
- add to sauce and stir to combine
- remove to blender and purée to desired consistency
assembly:
1 1/2 oz. parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 oz. romano cheese, grated
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1 tbsp. olive oil
- layer sauce, zucchini, and cheeses in an 8x8” baking dish until all ingredients are used, ending with cheese
- combine bread crumbs with just enough oil to moisten and sprinkle on top
- bake at 375°F until bubbling, about 30 minutes
- rest 5 minutes before serving
source: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1901-jamie-olivers-eggplant-parmesan