ZUCCHINI IN BUTTER SAUCE

June gloom is here.  At least the days are sunny, but I am ready for full on Summer!  Great news, Linda and I are doing the cover for the cookbook on Monday.  Then off to the publisher.  Very exciting.  It has taken a long time but hopefully will be worth it all.

ZUCCHINI IN BUTTER SAUCE

8 small zucchini  (no larger than 1 1/2"around)
3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
6 or 7 sage leaves
olive oil
freshly grated Romano cheese (4 or 5 tablespoons)
salt and pepper

Cut the ends off of the zucchini and then cut the zucchini on an angle into 1" pieces.  Put two tablespoons of olive oil in a bowl with the zucchini.  Toss to coat all the pieces.  Put the zucchini on a cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes.  Remove from the oven and set aside.  Put the butter into a skillet and heat with the sage leaves until they just start to brown.

Put the zucchini into a bowl and toss with the butter sauce.  Sprinkle the cheese over the zucchini, add the black pepper and toss all together.  Put a sprig of sage on top and serve at once.

This is a great side dish full of wonderful flavor.

Thanks for stopping in today
Ciao
Grayce