Zucchini alla Parmigiana

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4.9

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • salting time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 45 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    573 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Zucchini alla Parmigiana

Layers of roasted zucchini, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, and marinara are baked until golden and bubbly.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5 medium zucchini sliced into 1/4" pieces
  • 4 cups marinara sauce see notes below
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons basil fresh

Instructions

  1. Slice zucchini into 1/4" strips.  Layer in a colander and sprinkle salt over each layer.  Let the zucchini sit for 30- 45 minutes to release water.  Before moving on to next step rinse the zucchini to remove the salt and pat completely dry.
  2. Place zucchini strips on a baking sheet (parchment paper prevents sticking).  Coat the zucchini with olive oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon of Kosher salt and a 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.  Roast zucchini in the oven for 25 minutes at 375f.
  3. Spoon a thick layer of marinara sauce into a 9 by 13 baking dish.  Place roasted zucchini strips in one layer then the mozzarella (dividing equally between layers).  Grate some Parmigiano Reggiano on top as well.  Sprinkle some torn basil leaves and finally spoon more sauce onto the layer.  Repeat process for subsequent layers.
  4. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 375f until bubbly.  If you want, carefully broil the parmigiana for 1-2 final minutes to make the top golden. Watch the whole time to prevent burning!
  5. Wait 20 minutes before eating to let the parmigiana settle and solidify.  Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use this marinara sauce.  Or make your own or use a store-bought version.
  • A mandoline works great to get equal thickness zucchini slices.
  • Salting helps remove a lot of excess water from the zucchini.  If in a rush you can skip this step, but the parmigiana will be much more watery.
  • Leftover zucchini parmigiana can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.  Reheat in the oven at 350f until warm or in the microwave if in a rush.
  • Freeze for up to 6 months and reheat in the oven at 350f until hot.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 573kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 24.8g (8%) Protein 41.6g (83%) Fat 37.1g (57%) Saturated Fat 15.9g (80%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 1100mg (46%) Potassium 654mg (14%) Fiber 4.8g (19%) Sugar 13.3g (27%) Calcium 269mg (27%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 573 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 573kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 24.8g 8%
Protein 41.6g 83%
Fat 37.1g 57%
Saturated Fat 15.9g 80%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 1100mg 46%
Potassium 654mg 14%
Fiber 4.8g 19%
Sugar 13.3g 27%
Calcium 269mg 27%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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