Zucchine cacio e uova (Zucchini with Egg and Cheese) Recipe

Zucchini and eggs were meant for each other. They are found together in a whole assortment of Italian dishes, perhaps most notably as a frittata. Zucchini cacio e uova is another example of this pairing, where the zucchini rather than the eggs star.  Zucchini is sautéed with onion and perhaps a bit of tomato until tender. Then, just before serving, they are bathed in cheese and egg (cacio e uova) until the zucchini is [enveloped] in a creamy ‘sauce’. The ingredients are much the same as for a zucchini frittata, and yet here they yield a very different dish, perfect as a substantial side for roasted or grilled meats, or as a vegetarian main course for a light lunch or 1 medium onion, finely Olive oil (or 6…