White Zucchini Parmigiana
Ingredients
- Zucchini1 ½ lb
- Grana padano hard cheese7 oz
- Cheese1 lb
- Extra virgin olive oilto taste
- Saltto taste
- Butter
- Milk
- Flour
- Nutmegto taste
- Scallion1 ¾ oz
- Rosemaryto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini very thinly (about 1/16 to 1/8 inch) with a mandoline. Grill the slices on both sides for a few minutes, taking care not to break them, then set aside.
- Slice the provolone about 1/8 to 3/16 inch thick. Trim, wash and finely slice the scallion.
- Heat the milk in a saucepan.
- In another saucepan, melt the butter and cook the chopped scallion until golden. Gradually add the flour, whisking to a smooth roux.
- Add the warm milk and whisk well. Cook over low heat, stirring, until thickened. Season with salt, nutmeg and pepper.
- Off the heat, stir in the chopped rosemary and set the béchamel aside.
- Grease an 8-inch baking dish all over with extra virgin olive oil. Spread a layer of béchamel, then arrange grilled zucchini slices over it.
- Add more béchamel, a couple of tablespoons of grated Grana Padano, then a layer of provolone. Repeat the layers, aiming for about 6 to 7 layers in total.
- Finish with a final layer of zucchini, a layer of béchamel and a generous handful of grated Grana Padano.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for about 30 minutes, until a golden crust forms. Rest for 15 minutes before cutting.
Summarized from GialloZafferano's video. Watch it for the details.
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