Ingredients
- 8 medium sized zucchini - peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thickness - grilled
- 16 oz. block of mozzarella - shredded
- Romano cheese - for grating
For the filling:
- 2 1/2 - 3 pints of grape tomatoes - quartered
- 4 cloves of garlic - chopped
- 2 sweet onions - sliced thin
- 1 cup of fresh basil - ripped
- 1 tbs. capers
- 2 oz. can of anchovies - drained and smashed with fork
- 1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
- 3 tbs. olive oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
Instructions
For the zucchini:
- Heat a griddle or a large cast iron frying pan and place the zucchini slices on the griddle to slightly char on each side. Place in a dish and set aside while preparing the filling.
For the filling:
- Heat a large cast iron frying pan with the olive oil. Add the sliced onions and garlic and allow the garlic to become fragrant and the onions to become translucent.
- Add the tomatoes, fresh basil and capers and seasonings; continue to cook on a gentle heat for a minute or two.
- Drain the anchovies and mash with a fork and add to the onions and toss.
- Add the bread crumbs and toss. Leave on a gentle heat for another minute or two.
- Preheat Oven 350 degrees F.
To Build the Zucchini Lasagna:
- Place a tablespoon of olive oil at the bottom of the baking dish and line with the zucchini strips.
- Top with a layer of the breadcrumb mixture followed by grated Romano cheese and the shredded mozzarella.
- Repeat this process until the all the zucchini used.
- Finish the dish with grated Romano, shredded mozzarella and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Bake for 30 – 40 minutes and the top turns a beautiful golden color.
- Let the dish rest for 10 – 12 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Italian