Zucchini Casserole

Here’s a simple and tasty recipe for a zucchini casserole:

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchinis
• 200 g of ricotta cheese
• 100 g of grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs
• 150 g of smoked provola (or mozzarella)
• 200 ml of béchamel sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil as needed
• Breadcrumbs as needed

Preparation

1. Wash the zucchinis and slice them into thin rounds or strips. If you prefer, you can slightly grill them to enhance the flavor.
2. In a bowl, mix the ricotta with the eggs, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper until you get a smooth mixture.
3. Cut the smoked provola into cubes.
4. In a baking dish, grease the bottom with a drizzle of oil and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
5. Arrange a layer of zucchini on the bottom of the dish, cover with part of the ricotta mixture and some provola cubes.
6. Continue with a layer of béchamel sauce.
7. Alternate the layers until all the ingredients are used up, making sure to finish with a layer of béchamel and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (355 °F) for about 30-40 minutes, until the casserole is golden and the surface is well gratinated.
9. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Trivia

Zucchini casserole is a versatile recipe that allows you to incorporate other ingredients depending on taste or season. For example, in summer, you might add fresh basil for a more Mediterranean taste, while in other seasons you could include spinach or artichokes to vary the composition of the dish.