Zucchini Gratin with Fresh Basil

Zucchini with onions, garlic and fresh basil is very delicious.  Add some fresh eggs, milk and grated parmesan cheese and it becomes even better in a lovely gratin hot out of the oven. Sprinkle a little olive oil on the bread crumbs and cheese which gives the gratin a lovely brown top. 

Ingredients:

1 medium size zucchini about 8 ounces

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small onion sliced

2 large eggs

1 cup milk

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 Tbsp. olive oil

3 ½  oz. homemade bread crumbs

salt and pepper

Fresh basil leaves roughly chopped

¼ cup grated Parmiggiano Reggiano

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 180° C (350° F).  Slice the zucchini and onion and sauté in olive oil in a skillet with the garlic and chopped basil for about 10 minutes. When the zucchini and onion slices are lightly browned, spread them in a gratin dish. First the zucchini then the onions. In a bowl combine the eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Add a TB or 2 of Parmesan if you like. Pour over the zucchini.  Sprinkle with bread crumbs, parmesan and sprinkle lightly with olive oil.

Bake for about 30 minutes. Serve hot.