White zucchini parmesan is an Italian culinary specialty known for its delicacy compared to the more famous eggplant parmesan. This dish is characterized by the use of zucchini instead of eggplants and the absence of tomato, making the preparation lighter and less acidic. The result is a creamy, stringy, and very tasty dish, perfect for enhancing the natural flavor of this vegetable.
This dish originates from the southern regions of Italy, particularly Campania and Sicily, where zucchini is a staple ingredient in the local cuisine.
It can be enjoyed both hot and cold, making it ideal for lunches and dinners during the warm season.
It’s a balanced dish providing a good amount of fiber, vitamins, and minerals from the zucchini, as well as proteins and calcium from the cheeses. It combines simple ingredients and is very appetizing.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Autumn
Ingredients for Preparing the White Zucchini Parmesan without Precooking
- 2.2 lbs zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella
- 1 1/2 cups grated scamorza
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 5 slices cooked ham
- to taste fine salt
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 Mandoline Slicer
- 1 Baking Dish
Steps for Preparing the White Zucchini Parmesan without Precooking
To prepare the delicious white zucchini parmesan without precooking, start by thoroughly washing the zucchini. Then dry them with paper towels and slice them, not too thin, using the mandoline slicer. Slice them evenly to ensure even cooking.
Then lay them on a rack and salt each one, allowing them to rest for about thirty minutes so they lose water. After the resting time, pat each slice dry again with paper towels.
Next, grease a baking dish, I used an oval one, but you can use arectangular one. Layer the zucchini to cover the base and top with the mix of grated mozzarella and scamorza, grated parmesan, and the cooked ham, which should cover them entirely, so adjust the number of slices accordingly.
Make another identical layer, until you achieve three layers. On the last one, add only the cheeses without the cooked ham. Bake at 356°F for about half an hour or until golden brown. In an air fryer, cook at 356°F for 15-17 minutes. See recipe video.
Take out of the oven and serve hot, they will be stringy and creamy and…
Enjoy your meal from Barbara!
Tips and Notes
Choose fresh, medium to large-sized zucchini without blemishes. Fresh zucchini have a sweeter taste and better texture.
White zucchini parmesan is delicious both hot and at room temperature, making it perfect for preparing in advance.
It keeps in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat it in the oven before serving to regain the crispy crust.
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