Zucchini Foam---Spuma di Zucchine
- 6 to 8 small zucchini to yield about 2 pounds, sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 bulbs garlic, cloves separated but unpeeled
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 4 tablespoons
- 11/2 teaspoons salt
- Black pepper
- 1 1/4 cups Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the zucchini on a baking sheet, cut side down.
- Arrange the garlic cloves around the zucchini, drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven 40 minutes, until zucchini are blackened in some spots and garlic is golden brown.
- Allow to cool and remove skins from garlic cloves.
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the zucchini, garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano, lemon juice, zest and heavy cream and process until smooth.
- Add the basil, process for 15 seconds and remove to a chilled bowl.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes.
- To serve, place a 3 tablespoon dollop in the center of each of 4 plates and sprinkle with young arugula.
- Drizzle with remaining oil and serve.
zucchini, garlic, extravirgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, lemon, heavy cream, fresh basil
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/zucchini-foam-spuma-di-zucchine-recipe.html (may not work)