Layered Zucchini Parmesan
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 -6
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Layered Zucchini Parmesan
Description
This Layered Zucchini Parmesan recipe uses sliced zucchini coins that are individually breaded with a mix of parmesan cheese, Italian breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper, then baked at high heat until crisp and browned. The crispy zucchini slices are layered with marinara sauce and a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses in a small baking dish.
Baking at a moderate temperature melts the cheese and melds the layers, resulting in a casserole where the slight crunch of the breaded zucchini contrasts with the soft, tangy tomato sauce and melted cheese topping. The seasoning adds a balanced savory note.
The casserole can be served warm as a vegetable side dish or a light main, complementing pasta or meat dishes. The layering method distributes flavors throughout each serving, creating a dish that showcases zucchini’s mild flavor with rich cheese and tomato accents.
Ingredients
- 3 zucchini large, sliced into 1/3-inch coins
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated, divided in half
- 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
- salt freshly ground, to taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce homemade or bottled
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese grated
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- 2. Blot zucchini coins with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Place zucchini in a medium bowl and drizzle with olive oil, turning to coat each piece. In a separate bowl, combine half the parmesan, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.
- 2. Dip each zucchini coin into the parmesan mixture, turning to coat and pressing the breading slightly to ensure it sticks. Place breaded zucchini coins in one even layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes or until browned and crisp.
- 3. Reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Coat the bottom of a small baking dish with marinara sauce. Layer one third of the crisp zucchini coins over marinara, overlapping if necessary. Sprinkle zucchini layer with mozzarella and the remaining parmesan. Repeat the layers 3 times (or until the zucchini is gone, depending on the size of your baking dish) ending with a sprinkling of cheese.
- 4. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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