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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 Time
30
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
1
hour
hr
Course:
Casseroles and one-pot meals
Cuisine:
Italian
Diet:
Vegetarian
Servings:
4
portions
Author:
Emily Leary
Equipment
Weighing scales
Measuring spoons
Large mixing bowl
Colander
Kitchen knife
Chopping board
Large nonstick frying pan
Medium roasting pan 35x25cm (14x10")
Wooden spoon
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
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
fresh breadcrumbs
100
g
Parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese alternative
finely grated
1
tsp
oregano
salt and black pepper
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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:
428
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
47
g
|
Protein:
18
g
|
Fat:
20
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
10
g
|
Cholesterol:
17
mg
|
Sodium:
1126
mg
|
Potassium:
929
mg
|
Fiber:
7
g
|
Sugar:
13
g
|
Vitamin A:
955
IU
|
Vitamin C:
112
mg
|
Calcium:
462
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg
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