Italian Baked Zucchini

Step 1

Clean and wash your zucchini

Step 2

Pre-heat a grill pan or a grill to medium heat. If you do not have either than pre-heat a large heavy bottom skillet

Step 3

Cut your zucchini lengthwise into 1/2 inch strips

Step 4

Drizzle the zucchini with olive oil.

Step 5

Sprinkle the zucchini with salt and pepper

Step 6

Once your grill or pan is ready, add your zucchini and cook for about 3 minutes per side.

Step 7

Remove your zucchini from the pan and set aside

Step 8

Gently heat your marinara sauce on low heat

Step 9

Pre-heat your broiler on high heat

Step 10

Grab a large oven safe baking dish

Step 11

Scoop 1/2 cup of your marinara sauce into the baking dish and spread it out evenly

Step 12

Next, Add your zucchini slices into the dish side by side but not overlapping. You may need 2 baking dishes if your zucchini are larger.

Step 13

Now take a tablespoon of your marinara and place on each slice of zucchini and spread it out. Keep doing this until all the zucchini has sauce

Step 14

Now cut your mozzarella into thin strips and place over the zucchini. Don't worry too much about neatness here since it all melts

Step 15

Next, sprinkle your freshly grated parmesan evenly over top of this

Step 16

Once your zucchini are all dressed with sauce and cheese, place the zucchini under the broiler until the cheese melts and is bubbly and just turning brown (about 3-4 minutes).

Step 17

Remove from the oven and serve with a side of pasta and the remaining marinara sauce