Italian Zucchini Parmesan

Layered Zucchini Parmesan has all the flavors you love about pizza or lasagna but without all those annoying carbs to weigh you down.

Zucchini is one of those awesome ingredients that takes on the flavors of whatever it’s cooked with.

In the case of this Italian Zucchini Parmesan, it’s the sauce and the cheese!

Much like a pizza or lasagna, this recipe hits a bulls-eye for flavor and it’s super simple to make!

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The ingredient list;

• zucchini
• yellow squash
• olive oil
• onion
• green bell pepper
• red bell pepper
• tomato sauce
• Parmesan cheese
• mozzarella cheese
• dried basil
• dried oregano
• salt and pepper

Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

• large oven-safe skillet
• chef’s knife
• cutting board
• can opener
• cheese grater
• measuring cups and spoons

Why this recipe works:

With zucchini and summer squash being so prevalent in the grocery store, home gardens, and farmer’s markets, I wanted to come up with a recipe that marries the idea of eggplant Parmesan and pizza but using summer squash and zucchini instead.

I think I hit the nail right on the head with this recipe for Italian Layered Zucchini Parmesan!

Try it, and you be the judge!

If you or your kids love pizza and/or lasagna, you’re going to adore this easy to prepare zucchini recipe!

It’s a great way to get your kids to happily eat their veggies without any fuss.

Additional add-in suggestions:

• mushrooms
• pepperoni
• cooked ground beef
• cooked Italian sausage
• cooked bacon
• eggplant
• fresh basil, for garnish
• What are some of your ideas?

Layers of flavor!

This recipe is a lot like a lasagna in that it’s layered before baking. But in place of the pasta, the summer squash and veggies are the stars of this show.

Unless of course, you’re more a fan of the bubbly brown layer of cheese…but then, who can blame you?

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The easy step-by-step instructions for making layered zucchini Parmesan:

• Layer 1 large sliced zucchini, 1 sliced and seeded green bell pepper, 1 sliced and seeded red bell pepper, 1 sliced small red onion, and 3 sliced small yellow summer squash in a large, ovenproof skillet.

• Season the layers with salt and pepper to taste as you go.
• Pour two cans of your favorite canned tomato sauce over top of the veggies in the skillet.
• Place the skillet in a preheated 425-degree oven for 20 minutes.

• Remove the skillet from the oven and top with shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese.
• Sprinkle with dried basil and oregano.
• Return the skillet back into the oven until the cheese is bubbly, brown, and melted.

Additional Savory Zucchini Recipes:

Baked Cheesy Zucchini Bites – Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks – Smile Sandwich

Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting – Chocolate with Grace

Corn and Zucchini Chowder – Little Broken

Crispy Parmesan Garlic Chicken with Zucchini – The Recipe Critic

Chocolate Lovers Zucchini Cake – Great Grub and Delicious Treats

Zucchini Stuffed Shells with Italian Sausage – Yellow Bliss Road

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Below is the printable recipe card along with the nutritional information for today’s easy vegetable side dish. 

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