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Patelli Zucchini

Any event at our house would consist of patelli zucchini. My mom is known for these and she often makes a couple of batches for friends for their dinner parties. It’s like a frittata and great as an appetizer.  There’s nothing better than making them from that first summer zucchini harvest from Nonno’s garden.

4 medium zucchini

4 eggs

1 cup of flour

¾ cups of grated cheese

Salt and pepper

4 leaves of chopped basil

• Slice zucchini (you can use the cheese grater on the big size)
• Add salt and pepper, let stand for a few minutes
• Add eggs, cheese whisk with a fork
• Add flour & basil
• Mix with fork until a pancake consistency
• Using a tablespoon to drop the mix into the hot oil- ensure there is enough batter to coat the zucchini
• Flip once when brown
• Don’t prick it with a fork as the oil will seep through and make the patties too greasy
• Place on a paper towel when ready
• Sprinkle with cheese
• Serve hot!