Baked Italian-Style Zucchini Parmesan with Garlic Breadcrumbs

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Sliced zucchini baked with a savory blend of tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and a crunchy garlic breadcrumb topping for a comforting vegetarian side or main. This Italian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs medium zucchini, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss 3 sliced medium zucchinis with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then arrange in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Step 2: Spread 1 cup marinara sauce evenly over the zucchini slices.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs with 2 tbsp olive oil and 3 minced garlic cloves until the crumbs are moist and fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle the garlic breadcrumb mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
  6. Step 6: Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly, the breadcrumbs are golden brown, and the zucchini is tender.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves before serving warm.

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