Zucchini parmesan is a perfect meatless parmesan dish. Packed with cheese and marinara sauce the zucchini are uplifted into a flavorful, filling dish.
Are you looking for a delicious and cheesy recipe? Look no further than this mouthwatering dish for zucchini parmesan! This Italian-style recipe takes the humble zucchini to a whole new level. By combining thinly sliced zucchini with a rich tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of Parmesan, you’ll create a dish that is as satisfying as it is irresistible.
Whether you’re a vegetarian or simply looking to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, this zucchini parmesan recipe is a must-try. Not only is it incredibly easy to make, but it’s also a great way to use up any excess zucchini from your garden or local farmers market. Meet me in the kitchen!
How To Make Zucchini Parmesan
Ingredients needed
- Zucchini
- Marinara
- Mozzarella
- Grated parmesan
- Breadcrumbs
- Butter
Making the zucchini parmesan recipe
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Now, slice the ends from the zucchini then slice them the long way. Try to get slices about 1/4 in thick. Avoid making them super thin.
- On a sheet pan, place the zucchini then season with salt and pepper on both sides. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. They will not be fully cooked but that isn’t the goal. Remove the pan from the oven then begin to build the recipe in a baking dish.
- In the baking dish, add a little sauce on the bottom then make a layer of zucchini. Next, add both cheeses, breadcrumbs and more marinara. Layer until you the final layer is a layer of cheese with breadcrumbs across the top.
- Place the zucchini parmesan back into the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese has melted on top.
- Lastly, allow to cool before serving because the insides will be extremely hot.
What to serve with zucchini parmesan
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Zucchini Parmesan
Equipment
- 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish
Ingredients
- 4-5 zucchini, sliced
- 24 ounce jar of marinara sauce
- 2 cup mozzarella shredded
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoon Italian breadcrumbs (add 1 TB melted butter to breadcrumbs)
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉.
- Now, slice the ends from the zucchini then slice them the long way. Try to get slices about 1/4 in thick. Avoid making them super thin.
- On a sheet pan, place the zucchini then season with salt and pepper on both sides. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. They will not be fully cooked but that isn't the goal. Remove the pan from the oven then begin to build the recipe in a baking dish.
- In the baking dish, add a little sauce on the bottom then make a layer of zucchini. Next, add both cheeses, breadcrumbs and more marinara. Layer until you the final layer is a layer of cheese with breadcrumbs across the top.
- Place the zucchini parmesan back into the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese has melted on top.
- Lastly, allow to cool before serving because the insides will be extremely hot.