Zucchini and Mozzarella Torte Salate
4 portions
60mAn Italian-style savory pie of zucchini, mozzarella and parmesan.
What you will need
2 cloves Garlic
1 lb. Zucchini
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Egg
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan
1 Pie Crust
Salt, as needed
Black Pepper, as needed
(Nutritional facts 137 calories, 8.76 g fat, 5.4 g carbohydrates, 10.12 g protein, 85 mg cholesterol, 493 mg sodium)How to cook
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Preheat oven to 350°F
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Peel the garlic cloves and chop or crush finely.
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Slice and discard the stem tips of the zucchini. Slice zucchini to disks about 1/3" thick.
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Pour some olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Warm the oil for a couple of minutes or just until it begins to shimmer and stream.
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Stir the garlic into the hot oil and let it toast until you can smell it. shouldn't take longer than 30-60 seconds.
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Add the sliced zucchini and toss to coat in oil and garlic. Cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring and flipping frequently, just enough to get the zucchini a little browned and shriveled.
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Transfer the cooked zucchini into a large mixing bowl.
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Add the egg.
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Add the shredded mozzarella.
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Add the parmesan.
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Add a few turns of fresh cracked black pepper. Pepper goes great with zucchini.
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Drape the pie dough in a pie dish. Press the dough down into the dish to remove any air pockets.
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Spread the filling out in the crust.
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Gently press the edges of the dough down towards the level of the filling. I like to use a fork to crimp the edges and give them a little texture.
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Bake as directed on the dough packaging. Most pie doughs that come in the form of a frozen sheet will require about 35 minutes.
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How to Crush Garlic
Basic cooking techniques. Using the side of your knife.