Crispy Zucchini Parmesan
A delightful twist on a classic dish featuring light, crispy zucchinis layered with melty cheese and vibrant marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the zucchinis by slicing into ¼-inch rounds and sprinkling with salt. Let sweat for 15 minutes.
- Set up your breading station with one bowl for breadcrumbs and seasoning, and another for the cheeses.
- Rinse the zucchinis and pat them dry with a towel.
- Dip each zucchini slice into the breadcrumb mixture, then into the cheese mixture, and place on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil before baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Layer in a baking dish with marinara sauce, zucchini, and more cheese.
- Bake again at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Garnish with fresh basil for added flavor. Variations include adding crushed red pepper for spice or using gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: zucchini, parmesan, crispy, vegetarian, baked, Italian