Summer Tomato Zucchini Bake
Layers of fresh zucchini, ripe tomatoes, and melty Parmesan are baked until tender and golden for a simple Italian side dish that's fresh, comforting, and full of garden flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 green and yellow zucchini
- 2 tomatoes
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 2 cups prepared marinara
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp each garlic, Italian parsley, thyme and oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini in medium thick rounds
- Slice the tomatoes
- In a bowl mix the herbs with the onion, salt, pepper, olive oil and 1/3 cup of the parmesan
- Toss the tomatoes and zucchini in the olive oil mixture
- In a small casserole dish ( 8 x 8) beginning layer the tomatoes, zucchini, cheeses and marinara sauce, beginning and ending with the marinara sauce
- Bake covered at 375 for 30 minutes uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes