Zucchini Parmesan
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 777
- Total Fat
- 58
- Saturated Fat
- 15
- Carbohydrates
- 41
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 10
- Protein
- 26
- Cholesterol
- 115
- Sodium
- 1125
- Total: 1 hr 45 min
- Prep: 1 hr
- Cook: 45 min
Ingredients
For the sauce:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 pounds plum tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped
Kosher salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
For the zucchini:
2 medium-to-large zucchini
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/3 cup milk
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup olive oil, for frying
6 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced into 12 pieces
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, torn into 12 pieces, plus more for topping (optional)
2/3 cup ricotta cheese
Directions
- Make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, fennel seeds and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is lightly golden, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to sizzle, about 5 minutes. Add half of the basil and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally and smashing the tomatoes with the back of a spoon, 25 minutes. Stir in the remaining basil and season with salt.
- Prepare the zucchini: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Trim the zucchini and halve crosswise, then slice lengthwise into 18 strips, about 1/4 inch thick. Put the flour in a shallow dish. Whisk the eggs and milk in another dish. In a third dish, combine the panko, parmesan, parsley, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Working in batches, dredge the zucchini in the flour and shake off the excess. Dip in the egg mixture, turning to coat; let the excess drip off, then dredge in the panko mixture, pressing to help it stick. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the zucchini in a single layer and fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels; season with salt.
- Lay 6 pieces fried zucchini a few inches apart in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top each with a few tablespoons of the tomato sauce, a slice of mozzarella and a piece of prosciutto. Repeat the layering (zucchini, sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto), then top with the remaining zucchini. Top with a little more sauce, sprinkle with parmesan and dollop with the ricotta. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes. Top the stacks with more prosciutto. Serve with the remaining sauce.