Baked Cucuzza Squash and Sliced Tomatoes

Ingredients:



2 cucuzza squash (or large zucchini squash) cut into 1-inch circles or half moons

3 large tomatoes, sliced

Kosher salt and course black pepper to taste

1/2 cup onion chopped and sautéed

2 garlic cloves, minced and sautéed

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 Tbsp. fresh thyme

1 Tbsp. fresh Italian parsley

3/4 cup bread crumbs



Directions:



Preheat oven to 425°F. In a 10-inch sauté pan, layer half of the sliced cucuzza and top with tomato slices. Season with salt, pepper, onion, and garlic. Repeat the pattern for a second layer. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top. Top with breadcrumbs, thyme, and Italian parsley. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until squash is soft when pierced with a knife.