PAN-FRIED ZUCCHINI ALLA PIZZAIOLA with fresh mozzarella, a delightful and light side or main dish to make in no time, great for lunch or dinner, economical and tasty.
Delicious pan-fried zucchini alla pizzaiola enriched with fresh mozzarella, a simple side or main that can be prepared in 10 minutes, perfect to enjoy for lunch or dinner.
The recipe for pan-fried zucchini alla pizzaiola is perfect if you’re looking for a light and tasty vegetable dish, great even without the mozzarella, and you can pair it with a slice of meat, fish, or eggs.
Great alla pizzaiola but you can also make a delicious zucchini parmigiana, with potatoes marinara, or with carrots and onions.
Join me in the kitchen today, we have pan-fried zucchini alla pizzaiola!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
Ingredients
- 7 oz zucchini
- 9 oz canned cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 oz fresh mozzarella
Steps
Wash the zucchini, remove the ends and slice them diagonally, not too thin.
Sauté the garlic, add the cherry tomatoes with oil and cook for 5 minutes, then add the zucchini, sprinkle with oregano and continue cooking for another 5 or 10 minutes.
The thinner they are, the less cooking time needed. Lastly, add the fresh mozzarella slices and cook with the lid closed until the cheese melts.
Bon appétit
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Zucchini is an economical vegetable perfect for accompanying many dishes. They can be cooked in many ways like potatoes, fried, baked, you can make rolls and stuff them as you like, great with ham and cheese or speck or mortadella.
Those who do not prefer zucchini can always prepare the dish with eggplants or peppers, great in this season.
