Ingredients

serves 4 as a side dish

　　1 pound (about 6) very small zucchini, roughly 1 inch in diameter

　　1 tablespoon olive oil

　　Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

　　1 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese

　　

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 475°F.

　　

Step 2

Wash and dry the zucchini, trimming the blossom and stem ends slightly if necessary. Quarter each zucchini lengthwise; if they are less than 3/4 inch in diameter, cut them in half instead. In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Lay them out on a baking sheet, end to end, cut sides up, in a tight row. Roast for about 8 minutes or until they are just starting to color but are still al dente, or half tender. Remove from the oven.

　　

Step 3

Preheat the broiler for several minutes until it is very hot. Sprinkle the zucchini with the cheese and broil until the cheese is golden brown and the zucchini are tender, 3 to 4 minutes.

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