Best Grandmas Zucchini Casserole Giada De Laurentiis Recipes

Verdure al Forno image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated mozzarella
1 cup grated fontina
1/4 cup grated Romano
1 cup plain dried bread crumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 medium zucchini, (about 1 1/2 pounds) sliced lengthwise, 1/4-inch thick

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Coat the bottom of a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with extra-virgin olive oil. Arrange zucchini slices on the bottom of the dish and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Evenly pour 1/3 cup of the heavy cream and sprinkle with 1/3 of a cup of mozzarella, 1/3 cup fontina and 2 tablespoons of the Romano. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the bread crumbs. Repeat layers, ending with the bread crumbs. Cut the 4 tablespoons of butter into 1/2-inch cubes and sprinkle over the top of the dish. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, place the baking dish on top and bake for 40 minutes until bubbling and the top is golden brown.

Grandma

Provided by linguinelisa

Categories Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise in 1/4-inch slices (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
salt
pepper
1 cup cream or 1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Fontina cheese
1/4 cup shredded romano cheese
1/3 cup dried bread, crumbs
4 tablespoons butter, cut into smaller pieces

Steps:

Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
Layer in dish zucchini, salt and pepper, cream and cheeses. Make 3 layers. Top with bread crumbs, then butter. Bake at 375 for 35 to 40 minutes.

Marinated Zucchini and Summer Squash image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories side-dish

Time 3h23m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound zucchini (about 3 large), trimmed and sliced diagonally about 1/4-inch thick
1 pound yellow crookneck squash (about 3 large), trimmed and sliced diagonally about 1/4-inch thick

Steps:

Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme in a large bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the marinade into a small bowl. Cover and set aside. Add the zucchini and yellow squash to the remaining marinade in the large bowl and toss to coat. Transfer the mixture to a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Cover and marinate at room temperature at least 3 hours or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.
Prepare the barbecue for medium-high heat. Grill the vegetables until they are crisp-tender and brown, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a platter. Drizzle with the reserved marinade and serve hot or at room temperature.

Spaghetti with Lemon and Zucchini image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water
1 lemon, thinly sliced and seeds removed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, sliced
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1/4 cup capers, drained
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 small zucchini (about 2 pounds total), halved and sliced 1/3-inch thick
1/2 pound spaghetti
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped or torn
1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Season it generously with salt. Add the sliced lemons and blanch for 30 seconds. Using tongs, remove the lemons to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Dry well.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and heat another 30 seconds. Add the shallots and garlic to the skillet and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until fragrant and beginning to brown slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the capers, anchovy paste, red pepper flakes and the blanched lemon slices and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to dissolve the anchovy paste and brown the lemons, for another 2 minutes. Add the zucchini and remaining teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until parts of the zucchini turn deep brown while some parts remain al dente, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes less than package directions, about 8 minutes. Add 1/3 cup pasta water to the skillet with the zucchini and stir to deglaze. Use a pair of tongs to remove the pasta directly to the skillet. Sprinkle the bare pasta with the Parmesan and toss well to coat the pasta with the zucchini sauce. (Some of the zucchini should have gotten rather soft, which helps to create a silky sauce.) Add another 1/2 cup pasta water if needed to maintain the sauce. Top the pasta with the herbs and feta and serve.