To prepare a delicious baked zucchini recipe with prosciutto and cheese, we will start with the essential ingredients. We need fresh zucchinis, aromatic garlic, salt, fresh basil or parsley, high-quality olive oil, salty prosciutto, cheese, and parmesan. This combination will not only delight your taste buds but will also add a touch of elegance to your meal.
The first step is to prepare the aromatic paste. In a mortar, we will add a few peeled garlic cloves, a pinch of salt, and fresh basil, considering your preferences. Using the pestle, we will grind the ingredients until we obtain a homogeneous, aromatic, and flavorful mixture. Finally, we gradually add the olive oil, continuing to mix vigorously until the paste becomes creamy and shiny.
Once the paste is ready, we turn our attention to the zucchinis. We wash them well, then slice them thinly, making sure to maintain an even thickness for even cooking. In a large bowl, we mix the zucchini slices with the paste obtained in the mortar, ensuring that each slice is well coated with the extraordinary flavors.
After mixing the zucchinis well with the paste, it's time to add the ingredients that will give them an even more intense flavor. The slices of prosciutto will be evenly placed over the zucchini mixture, followed by small cubes of cheese and thin slices of parmesan. These ingredients will melt in the oven, perfectly blending with the zucchinis, creating a delicious and savory dish.
We preheat the oven to a temperature between 180 and 200 degrees Celsius. We place the mixture in a baking dish, leveling it to allow for even baking. We let the dish bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the zucchinis become tender and the cheese takes on a tempting golden color.
Once the dish is ready, we take it out of the oven and let it cool slightly. It is served warm, and the inviting aromas will turn any meal into a true feast of flavor. Enjoy your meal!
The first step is to prepare the aromatic paste. In a mortar, we will add a few peeled garlic cloves, a pinch of salt, and fresh basil, considering your preferences. Using the pestle, we will grind the ingredients until we obtain a homogeneous, aromatic, and flavorful mixture. Finally, we gradually add the olive oil, continuing to mix vigorously until the paste becomes creamy and shiny.
Once the paste is ready, we turn our attention to the zucchinis. We wash them well, then slice them thinly, making sure to maintain an even thickness for even cooking. In a large bowl, we mix the zucchini slices with the paste obtained in the mortar, ensuring that each slice is well coated with the extraordinary flavors.
After mixing the zucchinis well with the paste, it's time to add the ingredients that will give them an even more intense flavor. The slices of prosciutto will be evenly placed over the zucchini mixture, followed by small cubes of cheese and thin slices of parmesan. These ingredients will melt in the oven, perfectly blending with the zucchinis, creating a delicious and savory dish.
We preheat the oven to a temperature between 180 and 200 degrees Celsius. We place the mixture in a baking dish, leveling it to allow for even baking. We let the dish bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the zucchinis become tender and the cheese takes on a tempting golden color.
Once the dish is ready, we take it out of the oven and let it cool slightly. It is served warm, and the inviting aromas will turn any meal into a true feast of flavor. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
2 zucchinis (I used Genovese zucchinis and they were small so more); 50g prosciutto; 50g cheese (I used a bit of mozzarella); parsley (basil); 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt; pepper (I didn't add); tomato (for color); Parmigiano Reggiano, a few thin slices or Parmesan.