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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