Wild mushroom, tomato and zucchini gratin

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Yellow Onions; sliced
½poundsWild Mushrooms; sliced
4Zucchini; sliced on bias
3largesTomatoes; sliced
2tablespoonsFresh Basil; minced
¼cupDry White Wine
½cupBread Crumbs
½cupParmesan Cheese; grated
½tablespoonBlack Pepper
½cupOlive Oil
Salt

Directions

In a medium saute pan, heat ¼ cup oil to smoking point. Carefully add onions and saute until translucent. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and transfer to a casserole dish. Lay a single layer of tomatoes on top of the onions and sprinkle with half of the basil leaves. Repeat with zucchini.

In a hot saute pan, saute the mushrooms in remaining olive oil until soft. Add white wine, salt, and pepper. Layer over zucchini. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over top of mushrooms. Repeat with Parmesan and finish with remaining basil. Bake in a preheated 375øF oven for 30 minutes or until a golden crust has formed on the top. Remove from oven, cut into portions, and place on individual plates and serve.

Source: Medford Mail Tribune, 27 September 1994 Posted by Katherine Smith Kook-Net: The Shadow Zone IV - Stinson Beach, CA