Zucchini alla Sanfeliciana the special recipe to prepare zucchini. By chance, while watching a TV show, I discovered this recipe for preparing zucchini. It is an ancient recipe of Lazio origin and more precisely from San Felice al Circeo from which it takes its name. It is a Baked Zucchini Casserole that is very simple to prepare and perfect both as a side dish and as a light and tasty vegetarian main course. It is prepared in a few minutes and conquers everyone at the table. A delicious crispy crust makes them really irresistible and delicious. I used classic green zucchini to prepare them, although in the typical recipe, the zucchinis from Agro Pontino, typical of the recipe’s origin area, are used. I also recommend not missing my Baked Zucchini. What do you think? Have I convinced you to try them already? Let’s hurry into the kitchen and prepare the Oven Baked Gratin Zucchini together
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Portions: For 4 people
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for Baked Gratin Zucchini
- 1.3 lbs zucchini
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup flour
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch parsley
- to taste salt
- 1 pinch pepper
How to prepare the Baked Zucchini Casserole
Wash the zucchini. Trim the ends and slice them into thin rounds. Place the zucchini in a colander and salt them. Mix them well. Place the colander in a bowl and let them rest for about an hour.
This way, they will lose their water and become very sweet. Rinse the zucchini under running water and let them drain. Place them on a cotton cloth to dry.
Pour the flour and half of the grated Parmesan cheese into a bowl. Mix them together. Also, add the zucchini and use 2 tablespoons to turn them over well to coat them all over.
Oil a rectangular baking dish and lay the zucchini in a thin layer. Prepare the coating in a bowl: mix the breadcrumbs with the remaining grated Parmesan cheese.
Add the chopped parsley, a pinch of pepper, and 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Mix well. Sprinkle this coating over the zucchini. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Cook the Zucchini alla Sanfeliciana in the hot oven at 375°F in static mode for about 25 minutes. If you prefer to cook them in an air fryer, reduce the cooking time by a few minutes.
See you tomorrow with a new recipe, hugs, Loredana
Loredana’s Tips
If you have leftover zucchini, store them in the fridge in a container for 2 days. You only need to reheat them for a few minutes in the oven or microwave to make them taste as fresh as when first cooked
For a more flavorful dish, you can substitute Parmesan cheese with Pecorino cheese
If you’re in a hurry, you can skip the step of salting the zucchini and proceed directly to preparation
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