Baked Zucchini with Tomato Sauce and Cheese Crust
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Baked Zucchini with Tomato Sauce and Cheese Crust

👤 4 servings easy 🌍 Italian youtube.com ↗

A simple yet elegant vegetarian dish from Frische Rezepte featuring crispy golden zucchini layered with aromatic tomato sauce and a savory cheese-breadcrumb crust. This tender and flavorful recipe is perfect for both family dinners and festive occasions, and comes with a secret Greek yogurt-based sauce that elevates the dish to a true culinary delight.

VegetarianBakedEasy

Ingredients

  • 3 pcs Zucchini
  • 1 pcs Red onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 250 g Canned tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • 150 g Hard cheese
  • 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp Dill
  • 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Mustard

Instructions

  1. Slice zucchini into thin pieces, salt them, and leave for 15 minutes to release moisture.
  2. Pat the zucchini dry with a paper towel.
  3. Fry zucchini on both sides in olive oil until golden brown.
  4. For the tomato sauce: sauté chopped red onion in olive oil, add minced garlic, then add canned tomatoes and Italian herbs. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, mix grated hard cheese with breadcrumbs and chopped dill.
  6. In a baking dish, create layers: zucchini, tomato sauce, cheese-breadcrumb mixture. Repeat until all ingredients are used, ending with cheese on top.
  7. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  8. For the sauce: mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), mustard, minced garlic, and dill.
  9. Serve the baked zucchini hot with the yogurt sauce on the side.

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