Verdure al Forno

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: In Nonna's Kitchen

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (135)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(135)

Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 medium zucchini, (about 1 1/2 pounds) sliced lengthwise, 1/4-inch thick
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated mozzarella
1 cup grated fontina
1/4 cup grated Romano
1 cup plain dried bread crumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Coat the bottom of a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with extra-virgin olive oil. Arrange zucchini slices on the bottom of the dish and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Evenly pour 1/3 cup of the heavy cream and sprinkle with 1/3 of a cup of mozzarella, 1/3 cup fontina and 2 tablespoons of the Romano. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the bread crumbs. Repeat layers, ending with the bread crumbs. Cut the 4 tablespoons of butter into 1/2-inch cubes and sprinkle over the top of the dish. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, place the baking dish on top and bake for 40 minutes until bubbling and the top is golden brown.

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MELANIE double oak, TX 09-29-2009
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The crowd screams, "more, more, more!"
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Everytime I made this dish, it disappears! Never any leftovers! I do a few things different, for one, I add zucchini and... squash. And for the bread crumbs, I use italian. Giada, you're the BEST!!!Read more
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Laura Simpsonville, SC 09-06-2009
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Great flavor
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I was looking through the Everyday Italian cookbook for Labor Day weekend meal ideas and I decided to try this recipe as a... side dish. We only used 3 zucchini, which was plenty for the dish, so I cut back a little on the other ingredients to compensate. I didn't really measure the breadcrumbs or the cheeses, and everything turned out great. I loved the flavor that the cheese gave the zucchini, and I was glad that the dish wasn't heavy. My only critique is that the zucchini slices were a little too thick, and I had to chop them a little smaller. My husband felt that next time, I should slice the zucchini a little smaller still, in order to have a crunchier crust. All in all, this is a great dish, and I would definitely make it again.Read more
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Julie Charlottesville, VA 06-05-2009
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Sanitized Italian, very bland!
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

While the cheese adds a nice flavor, this dish just could not be identified as an Italian dish at all...no flavorings other... than salt and pepper?? Where's the garlic? The basil? Or even oregano? The zucchini slices were way too thick. We eat tons of zucchini, but never again will we waste expensive cheese and good produce on this recipe. Read more
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Terra Plymouth, MN 03-20-2009
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Love love love it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My boyfriend bought me the Everyday Italian cookbook for Valentines day so we picked out a recipe to make together for... dinner that night and this was it. He couldn't get enough of it and he's told all of his coworkers on how great it is, I've emailed this recipe to all of my friends and HIS coworkers! Read more
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Emie Redondo Beach, CA 08-07-2008
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Excellent!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Love this recipe! I sent this to all of my vegetarian friends and parents with kids who hate veggies.
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Julie Hanson, MA 07-29-2008
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YUMMMMMY!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is amazing. Due to not following the directions, I used 1 cup of Romano (1/3 cup on each layer) and I didn't put... the breadcrumbs on any layer but the top, but this was so good!!!! It's comfort food at it's finest. A big bowl of this with your favorite people...or by yourself in front of a great movie - Heavenly!Read more