Prep: 21 minutes Serves: 6
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, sliced thin
1 Tbsp. tomato pasta
2 Tsp. grated lemon rind
1 Tsp. fresh thyme leaves
3/8 Tsp. salt
1/4 Tsp. ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds Zucchini, sliced into 1/4 inch thick pieces
1 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated ( 1/4 cup)

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp. oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion; cook 6 minutes. stirring occasionally. Sir in tomato paste; cook 2 minutes. Stir in rind, thyme, 1/8 Tsp. salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes.

2. Preheat broiler to high. Arrange zucchini on a baking pan or glass deep dish.

3. Drizzle zucchini olive oil; toss. Broil 7 minutes or until lightly charred. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 salt.
4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread onion mixture in a 2 quart gratin dish. Arrange zucchini mixture over the onions. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 375 for 25 minutes. Remove from oven.
5. Preheat boiler again to high, and uncover zucchini mixture, broil 1 1/2 minutes or until lightly browned.
Enjoy!!