Zucchini & Tomato Gratin

By á-2799

Ingredients

• 1 c bottled strained tomatoes (passata)
• 1 tbsp pesto
• 2 med zucchini, sliced 1/8" thick
• 1 plum tomato, sliced 1/8" thick
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp herbes de Provence
• 1/4 tsp ea salt and pepper
• 1/3 c crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh mint

Preparation

Step 1

Mix bottled tomatoes with pesto, spread in 8 cup oval baking dish
Arrange zucchini and tomato in single layer over large tea towel, top with second towel and gently press to absorb excess moisture.
In bowl, toss together zucchini, 1 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp herbes and salt and pepper
Arrange zucchini and tomato in overlapping concentric circles on strained tomato mixture, adding tomato slice after every few zucchini slices.Bake in 425 oven until tender, 18-20 minutes. Sprinkle with feta, broil until feta is slightly golden, 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with mint.