Created by breezermom on June 2, 2024
Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat.
Step 2: Add onion; cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato paste; cook 2 minutes.
Step 3: Stir in rind, thyme, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Preheat broiler to high.
Step 5: Arrange zucchini on a jelly-roll pan. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; toss. Broil 7 minutes or until lightly charred. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Step 6: Preheat oven to 375°.
Step 7: Spread onion mixture in a 2-quart gratin dish. Arrange zucchini mixture over onion mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 25 minutes. Remove from oven.
Step 8: Preheat broiler to high.
Step 9: Uncover zucchini mixture; broil 1 1/2 minutes or until lightly browned.