Rustic Italian Zucchini Skillet
A simple, comforting Italian zucchini recipe made with olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, and melted cheese. Perfect for busy nights when you need a quick and cozy dish that tastes like home.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Cutting board
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
Fresh Vegetables
- 3-4 medium zucchini sliced into half-moons
- 1 onion diced (optional)
- 2 tomatoes fresh or canned Italian tomatoes, chopped
Herbs, Oils & Cheese
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin preferred
- 1 tbsp fresh basil or oregano chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan or mozzarella cheese grated
Instructions
- Slice zucchini into half-moons, dice onion, and chop tomatoes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and onion, cooking until fragrant and onion is translucent.
- Stir in zucchini and cook until edges are lightly browned.
- Add chopped tomatoes and basil. Simmer until zucchini is tender but not mushy.
- Sprinkle cheese on top, cover skillet, and let it melt before serving warm.
Notes
For a lighter twist, replace cheese with dairy-free alternatives or swap pasta sides for zucchini noodles. Don’t overcrowd the skillet to keep zucchini from steaming instead of browning.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1.5mg
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