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    Tomato and courgette gratin

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    This tomato and courgette gratin is packed with vegetables, topped with a gorgeous parmesan breadcrumb and perfectly flavoured with garlic and oregano

    a piece of Tomato and courgette gratin on a white plate with a bowl of peas in the background.

    Despite boasting three layers, this beautiful gratin isn't at all tricky to make.

    The base layer is a tomato sauce, made by simply sweating onion, garlic and peppers and then simmering with tomatoes and oregano. It's then ready to pile into your lasagne dish.

    The courgette (or zucchini) layer is even simpler! You'll leave courgette slices to sit with a pinch of salt, drawing out the excess liquid and intensifying the flavour. After that, you'll toss the slices in olive oil and arrange on top of the tomato layer.

    Tomato and courgette gratin in a white baking dish eith a piece cut out of the corner.

    Finally, you'll make the crumb by combining fresh white breadcrumbs with cheese and herbs before sprinkling into the dish.

    After 25 minutes in the oven, you'll have a gorgeous, golden tomato and courgette gratin, ready to serve.

    This is the perfect recipe to add to your midweek meal repertoire.

    Here's how to make my tomato and courgette gratin.

    Ingredients

    For the tomato sauce

    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
    • 2 red onions diced
    • 3 peppers deseeded and diced
    • 1 tsp dried oregano
    • 400 g (14 oz) canned chopped tomatoes

    For the courgette layer

    • ½ tsp salt
    • 3 courgette (zucchini) very thinly sliced
    • 2 tbsp olive oil

    For the breadcrumb layer

    • 150 g (1⅔ cup) fresh breadcrumbs
    • 100 g (1 cup) Parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese alternative finely grated
    • 1 tsp oregano
    • salt and black pepper

    Equipment

    • Weighing scales
    • Measuring spoons
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Colander
    • Kitchen knife
    • Chopping board
    • Large nonstick frying pan
    • Medium roasting pan 35x25cm (14x10")
    • Wooden spoon

    Instructions

    Prepare the courgette

    Put the thinly sliced courgette in a colander and sprinkle with salt. 

    Stand the colander in the sink and leave to drain for 10 minutes. The courgettes will soften and release excess moisture.

    thinly sliced courgette in a white colander with ingredients around the edges.

    Pat dry with paper towels and place in a bowl 

    Drizzle with olive oil, toss and set aside.

    thinly sliced courgette drizzled in oil in a clear bowl with ingredients around the edges.

    Make the tomato sauce

    Warm the oil over a low-medium heat in a large non-stick pan.

    a large frying pan with a dash of oil on an induction hob.

    Add the onions, garlic, oregano and a pinch of salt and pepper.

    a large frying pan with a dash of oil, diced red onion, garlic and oregano on an induction hob.

    Sweat for 10 minutes until soft.

    cooked dred onion and garlic mix in a large white frying pan on induction hob.

    Add the peppers.

    cooked dred onion and garlic mix topped with diced peppers in a large white frying pan on induction hob.

    Fry for 3-5 more minutes until softening.

    cooked onion and peppers mix in a large white frying pan on induction hob.

    Add the tinned tomatoes and tomato puree.

    cooked onion and peppers mix topped with chopped tomatos in a large white frying pan on induction hob.

    Simmer for a couple of minutes, then take off the heat.

    tomato and courgette gratin base in a large white frying pan on an induction hob.

    Make the breadcrumb topping

    fresh breadcrumbs, dried oregano, and parmesan in a large clear bowl.
    mixed fresh breadcrumbs, dried oregano, and parmesan in a large clear bowl.

    Put the fresh breadcrumbs in a bowl with the dried oregano, parmesan and a pinch of salt and pepper. 

    Stir together.

    Bring it all together

    Preheat the oven to 200C (180C fan, 400F).

    Spread the tomato sauce in the bottom of a medium lasagne tray.

    tomato, pepper and onion sauce in the bottom of a white roasting dish.

    Layer the courgette slices on top.

    thinly sliced courgettes topping a tomato base in a white baking dish.

    Scatter the breadcrumbs on top.

    breadcrumb topping on a courgette and tomato base in a white baking dish.

    Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes until golden.

    cooked tomato and courgette gratin in a white baking dish on a wooden background.

    Serve immediately.

    a piece of tomato and courgette gratin on a white plate with peas in a bowl in the background.

    Isn't it an attractive dish? I hope you enjoy!

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    Tomato and Courgette Gratin Recipe

    This tomato and courgette gratin is packed with vegetables, topped with a gorgeous parmesan breadcrumb and perfectly flavoured with garlic and oregano.
    Prep Time30 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr
    Course: Casseroles and one-pot meals
    Cuisine: Italian
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Servings: 4 portions
    Author: Emily Leary

    Ingredients

    For the tomato sauce

    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
    • 2 red onions diced
    • 3 peppers deseeded and diced
    • 1 tsp dried oregano
    • 400 g (14 oz) canned chopped tomatoes

    For the courgette layer

    • ½ tsp salt
    • 3 courgette (zucchini) very thinly sliced
    • 2 tbsp olive oil

    For the breadcrumb layer

    • 150 g (1⅔ cup) fresh breadcrumbs
    • 100 g (1 cup) Parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese alternative finely grated
    • 1 tsp oregano
    • salt and black pepper

    Equipment

    • Weighing scales
    • Measuring spoons
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Colander
    • Kitchen knife
    • Chopping board
    • Large nonstick frying pan
    • Medium roasting pan 35x25cm (14x10")
    • Wooden spoon

    Instructions

    Prepare the courgette

    • Put the thinly sliced courgette in a colander and sprinkle with salt.
    • Stand the colander in the sink and leave to drain for 10 minutes. The courgettes will soften and release excess moisture.
    • Pat dry with paper towels and place in a bowl
    • Drizzle with olive oil, toss and set aside.

    Make the tomato sauce

    • Warm the oil over a low-medium heat in a large non-stick pan.
    • Add the onions, garlic, oregano and a pinch of salt and pepper. Sweat for 10 minutes until soft.
    • Add the peppers and fry for 3-5 more minutes until softening.
    • Stir in the tinned tomatoes and tomato puree. Simmer for a couple of minutes, then take off the heat.

    Make the breadcrumb topping

    • Put the fresh breadcrumbs in a bowl with the dried oregano, parmesan and a pinch of salt and pepper.
    • Stir together.

    Bring it all together

    • Preheat the oven to 200C (180C fan, 400F).
    • Spread the tomato sauce in the bottom of a medium lasagne tray.
    • Layer the courgette slices on top.
    • Scatter the breadcrumbs on top.
    • Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes until golden.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 1126mg | Potassium: 929mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 112mg | Calcium: 462mg | Iron: 4mg
    * Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Information on this website should not be taken as medical advice. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.
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    1. Ewenee Thorpe says

      April 27, 2019 at 1:09 pm

      Do you think mushrooms instead of courgettes will work?

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        April 28, 2019 at 7:04 pm

        Yeah, sounds good.

        Reply
    2. Lisa says

      September 25, 2015 at 10:25 pm

      Oh my gosh I could dive in and eat the lot. It uses all my favourite flavours, I think I'd like it with a big slice of crusry bread to mop up the sauce too.

      Reply
    3. Lucy @SupergoldenBakes says

      September 12, 2015 at 8:40 am

      Looks delicious Emily! Perfect family meal.

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        September 17, 2015 at 11:58 pm

        Thanks Lucy! :)

        Reply
    4. Laura@howtocookgoodfood says

      September 11, 2015 at 11:07 am

      This look so tempting, love this flavour combination Emily

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        September 11, 2015 at 8:44 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Elizabeth says

      September 11, 2015 at 7:10 am

      Oh gosh this looks like some seriously awesome comfort food, and a great way to use up some of that glut of courgettes! Fab video too! :D

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        September 11, 2015 at 8:46 pm

        It is lovely and comforting, but actually relatively low in calories as the mozzarella is the only indulgence. Hurrah!

        Reply
    6. Adele says

      September 07, 2015 at 10:43 pm

      Think I will be trying this! x

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        September 08, 2015 at 11:34 pm

        Excellent - hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Petra / Be Healthy Now says

      September 07, 2015 at 8:17 pm

      Love the sound of this!

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        September 08, 2015 at 11:34 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply

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