Zucchini Involtini Casserole with Olive Paste

Ingredients

• 1 Garlic clove
• 1 onion
• 2 zucchinis
• 200 g mozzarella (45% fat in whole milk)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp tomato paste (15 g)
• 1 bunch basil (20 g)
• 1 jar ORYZA (ORYZA Selection Bio Leccino Olive Paste)
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions

1. 1.

   Peel and finely dice the garlic and onion. Wash, trim, and use a vegetable peeler to slice the zucchinis lengthwise into thin strips. Drain the mozzarella and cut it into thin slices; set aside about 75 g.

2. 2.

   Heat the oil in a pot. Sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat for about 3 minutes until translucent. Add the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour in the tomato sauce, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Wash the basil, shake off excess water, pluck the leaves, and fold half into the sauce.