Ingredients
Scale
- 1 zucchini
- ¼ cup tomato passata
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
- Basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 °F (200 °C), using the convection function for better results.
- Slice the zucchini into thick rounds about ½ inch (1-1.5 cm) thick, then pat them dry.
- Place the zucchini slices on a baking rack and lightly brush each with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake the zucchini for 15 minutes, then take them out of the oven.
- In a small bowl, mix the tomato passata with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place a small amount of sauce on each zucchini slice.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and basil on top, then return them to the oven for another 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve warm for the best flavor.
Last Step:
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Use fresh basil for a burst of flavor.
Experiment with toppings like pepperoni or bell peppers for variety.
Make sure to pat zucchini dry to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg