2 medium- small zucchini, thinly sliced
4 bunches basil, 4 cups loosely packed fresh basil,stemmed and coarsely chopped
3-4 ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
¾ cup or less shredded kasseri, gruyere or swiss cheese,
¼ cup or less fruity extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste.
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil a shallow (about 2 inches deep) ovenproof serving dish. Place the zucchini slices over the bottom and press chopped basil leaves firmly over the zucchini (the basil will cook down the way spinach does).
2. Arrange the tomato slices over the basil. Then scatter the cheese evenly over the tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil and bake about 35 minutes, until hot through and cheeses are melted.