Zucchini Parmesan

Zucchini takes center stage in this Zucchini Parmesan - an adaptation of eggplant parmesan. Slices of zucchini are crusted with breadcrumbs, then layered with marinara and mozzarella, making a comforting and delicious vegetarian main dish.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings servings

Calories 382kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

2 pounds zucchini
1/2 cup flour
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup neutral oil (or more as needed)
25 ounces prepared marinara sauce
8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
Cut the ends off of each zucchini, then cut each lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
2 pounds zucchini
Place the flour in a shallow dish. Place the eggs in a second shallow dish and lightly whisk. Place the breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
1/2 cup flour, 3 eggs, 1 1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add enough oil to generously coat the bottom of the skillet.
1/4 cup neutral oil
While the oil is heating, take a slice of zucchini and dip it in the flour, tapping off any excess. The dip into the egg, followed by the breadcrumbs, making sure the zucchini is coated in the breadcrumbs. Continue with the zucchini until you have enough to fit in a single layer in the skillet. Add the zucchini and cook until browned on each side, about 2 minutes per side.
Repeat with the remaining zucchini, adding oil as needed.
Spread 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place a layer of the zucchini over the sauce. (This should be about 1/3 of your zucchini.) Top the zucchini with 3/4 cup of sauce, then 2/3 cup of the mozzarella. Repeat two more times, giving you 3 layers of zucchini.
25 ounces prepared marinara sauce, 8 oz mozzarella cheese
Sprinkle the parmesan on top of the dish, then cover tightly with foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. Nutrition is calculated using 1/4 cup of vegetable oil. Counts are overestimated, as you will not use all of the flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.

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