Verdure Al Forno - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick lengthwise (or yellow squash)
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated fontina
1/4 cup grated romano cheese
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Using the 2 T. extra virgin olive oil coat the bottom of a 9 X 13 inch baking dish.
Arrange 1/3 of the zucchini slices on the bottom of the dish and season with a little salt and pepper (most likely you will NOT use the full 1 T of each).
Evenly pour 1/3 of the heavy cream.
Sprinkle with 1/3 of the mozzarella.
Sprinkle with 1/3 of the fontina.
Sprinkle with 2 T of the romano.
Repeat layers.
Top with the bread crumbs. (use fine dried).
Dot the bread crumbs with the unsalted butter.
To prevent spillage/smoke line a baking sheet with heavy duty foil and place prepared dish on this.
Bake for 40 minutes until bubbling and top golden brown.
Allow to stand for 5 minutes before cutting into it.