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Baked Zucchini in Tomato Sauce

Comforting, cheesy & summery

By Alexandras Home

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April 30, 2025

Baked Zucchini in Tomato Sauce

By Alexandras Home

Ingredients

  • 2

    pounds (1 kg) zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise

  • 3

    fresh onions (spring onions), sliced

  • 1

    large onion, chopped

  • 4

    garlic cloves, minced

  • 4

    ripe tomatoes, peeled and blended

  • 1

     cup (200 ml) tomato sauce

  • 1/3

    cup (80 ml) extra virgin olive oil

  • 1/4

    cup (60 ml) Gratsi White

  • 1/3

     cup (50 g) breadcrumbs

  • 300

    g Graviera cheese, grated (or substitute with Gruyère, Kefalotyri, or Parmesan)

  • Salt to taste

TOTAL TIME

2 hours

8 servings

If you’re a zucchini lover, this recipe is for you. It’s a comforting, cheesy, summery dish where zucchini meets a rich tomato sauce and melts into golden perfection. Simple, flavorful, and perfect as a main or side!

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STEP 1

Prepare the sauce:
In a large pan, heat the olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic until fragrant and soft.
Add the fresh onions and cook for a minute.
Pour in the Gratsi White and let it evaporate completely.
Stir in the blended tomatoes and tomato sauce. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat.

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STEP 2

Assemble the dish:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Grease a 33×22 cm (13×9 inch) baking dish with a bit of olive oil.
Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the bottom.

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STEP 3

Layer:
Add a layer of zucchini slices, lightly salt them.
Spoon over ⅓ of the tomato sauce, then sprinkle ⅓ of the grated cheese.
Repeat this process for two more layers, finishing with cheese on top.

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STEP 4

Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 50 minutes, until golden and bubbling.

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