Zucchini Parmesan: Easy Comfort Food for Quick Weeknight Dinners
A delicious and simple recipe for Zucchini Parmesan that makes for a perfect quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchinis into thin rounds.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the zucchinis until tender.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish.
- Layer half of the sautéed zucchinis over the sauce, followed by half of the breadcrumbs, half of the mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper on top.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 mg