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Parmesan Zucchini and Spaghetti Squash with Pine Nuts - zucchini cooked in olive oil, topped with melted, freshly shredded Parmesan cheese AND then sprinkled with toasted pine nuts.&nbsp;

Parmesan Zucchini and Spaghetti Squash with Pine Nuts

olive oil

zucchinis (, sliced, or 1 very large zucchini, sliced)

garlic (, minced)

spaghetti squash (, medium size)

Parmesan cheese (, shredded)

pine nuts (, toasted)

salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 425 Fahrenheit.

Cut the squash in 2 halves, scrape out the seeds and the fiber out of each half. Spray oil over the cut sides of the squash.  Spray the baking sheet with oil and place the squash on the baking sheet cut side down.

Bake for about 30-40 minutes.  Remove it from the oven when it's cooked through and soft, and let it cool. Flip the squash so that cut side faces up – that will speed up the cooling.  After squash cools, scrape squash with a fork to remove flesh in long strands and transfer to a bowl.

How to cook spaghetti squash:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add sliced zucchini and minced garlic and saute for about 3 minutes, stirring, on medium heat, uncovered.  Season with salt, stir, and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, covered, occasionally stirring, until zucchini softens and browns a bit. We are cooking it covered to preserve the juices.    Note:   Depending on the size of your skillet, you might have to cook zucchini in 2 separate batches.

Add spaghetti squash to the skillet with zucchini and mix to combine, on low heat.

Add freshly shredded Parmesan cheese into the skillet and stir on low heat to melt the cheese. Add salt and pepper, to taste.  Top with toasted pine nuts.

How to cook zucchini:

Our favorite (15-minute!) way to make zucchini. 

Oven Roasted Parmesan Zucchini 

zucchini squash

garlic powder

cheese,

salt and black pepper,

Slice squash into 1/4 inch rounds and add to a large bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat.

Arrange squash on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle evenly with parmesan cheese.

Bake until just tender, 9-10 minutes. Turn broiler on high and broil until golden brown, 2-3 minutes.

Parmesan Zucchini is quick and easy to make with just two simple ingredients plus your preferred seasonings, featuring baked zucchini slices that turn tender and creamy with an irresistible topping of melty, golden cheese! Once you start popping them, you can’t stop!

Baked Parmesan Zucchini (Easy + 2 Ingredients!)

zucchini

Parmesan cheese

salt & black pepper (optional)

Place oven rack in center position of oven. Preheat to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil (lightly misted with cooking spray) OR parchment paper.

Wash and dry zucchini, and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange zucchini rounds on prepared pan, with little to no space between them. If desired, lightly sprinkle zucchini with garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper. Use a small spoon to spread a thin layer of Parmesan cheese on each slice of zucchini.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until Parmesan turns a light golden brown. (Watch these closely the first time you make them and pull them out of the oven early if the Parmesan is golden before 15 minutes!) Serve immediately.

So easy and so very yummy!   Not a single one leftover.

I'm thinking of doing a tex-mex'ish blend next time by adding cumin &amp; chili powder to the garlic salt/black pepper.

Delish! Wish I would have found this at the beginning of the summer! Loved it!

Do you allow the slices to rest on a paper towel for a bit to soak up the water from the zucchini ? or does it matter ?   will def. be trying these this summer !

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A simple summer side dish of Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds comes together quickly using only two ingredients…and will disappear from the table even faster!

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