Zucchini Scarpaccia
Thin, crisp Tuscan zucchini tart with parmesan.
Ingredients
- 4 Zucchini
- 120 g All-purpose flour
- 2 Egg
- 60 g Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 Onion
- 4 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
Method
- Heat the oven to 200C (400F).
- Thinly slice the zucchini and onion, toss with the salt in a colander, and leave to drain.
- Leave the salted vegetables to weep so the tart bakes crisp.
- Squeeze the vegetables dry, then mix with the flour, egg, parmigiano, and oil into a loose batter.
- Spread the batter very thin on an oiled tray.
- Bake until crisp and deep golden.
- Cut into squares and serve warm.
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About Zucchini Scarpaccia
Zucchini scarpaccia is a Tuscan specialty from the Versilia coast, its name loosely evoking a worn-out old shoe — a nod to how thin and crisp the finished tart is meant to be. Thinly sliced zucchini and onion are salted and left to weep in a colander, then squeezed dry and bound with a loose batter of flour, egg, olive oil, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Spread paper-thin on an oiled tray and baked hot, it turns into a lacy, deeply golden sheet rather than a thick, cakey tart.
That draining step is the technique the whole dish hinges on — pulling water out of the vegetables is what lets scarpaccia bake crisp instead of soggy. The result is savory and delicate, with sweet baked zucchini and onion set against the salty edge of parmesan and a shatter at the edges. Cut into squares and served warm, it works as an appetizer, an aperitivo snack, or part of an antipasto spread, and it's forgiving enough to make ahead since it's just as good at room temperature.
Zucchini Scarpaccia: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Zucchini Scarpaccia?
A serving has about 248 calories — 9.6g protein, 22.4g carbs, 13.8g fat, 2g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Zucchini Scarpaccia gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains All-purpose flour. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Is Zucchini Scarpaccia dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Parmigiano-Reggiano. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
How long does Zucchini Scarpaccia take to make?
About 50 minutes start to finish, but only around 17 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
How many servings does Zucchini Scarpaccia make?
This recipe makes 6 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.