Zucchini parmesan
SERVES 10
6 large zucchini, sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
½ cup Italian bread crumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
Cooking spray
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Coat a large, lipped baking sheet with cooking spray. Place zucchini slices in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Combine half of the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, salt and pepper in a bowl. Dip each zucchini slice into bread crumb mixture, coating well. Place zucchini slices in one even layer on baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes or until crisp and browned. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees. Coat a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish with a half cup of marinara sauce. Layer one-third of the zucchini slices over sauce. Repeat layers, ending with final topping of grated mozzarella and the remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake for 10–15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.
TINA HUNTER, CONWAY