4.4 from 33 votes
Easy Zucchini Parmesan
Layers of zucchini, rich tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese makes this easy, gluten free recipe the perfect meatless meal or side dish.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 179 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian , American , Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2lbs) zucchini
- oil for frying
- Salt, to taste
For the tomato sauce
- 400 g (14oz) chopped/crushed tomatoes strained
- 2 cups tomato passata (strained tomatoes)
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Pinch of sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For assembly
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded/grated
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
- Slice the zucchini into long slices then fry in a hot pan until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the pan and season with salt.
- To make the tomato sauce, combine all the ingredients and mix well. Test for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
- To assemble, layer the cooked zucchini with the tomato sauce and cheese. Top with mozzarella cheese then cover with foil and place in the oven.
- Allow to bake for 30-45 minutes until the sauce is reduced and bubbling. Remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes. Top with fresh basil and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
980mg
(41%)
Potassium
774mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
842IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
342mg
(34%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 980mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 774mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 842IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 342mg | 34% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.