baked zucchini

How To Make baked zucchini

• 1

  Prepare the https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/marinara-sauce-3.html?p=1 or use store bought.
• 2

  Heat oven to 450 degrees.
• 3

  Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
• 4

  Cut the zucchini into 1/4 inch slices. Season on both sides with salt and pepper and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• 5

  Arrange zucchini slices on baking sheets in a single layer and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
• 6

  Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly browned and easily pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.
• 7

  Lower the temperature to 375 degrees.
• 8

  Place the marinara sauce in a blender and pulse a few times until it is coarsely pureed.
• 9

  To assemble the dish, oil a 2-quart gratin dish with olive oil.
• 10

  Spread 1/4 cup tomato sauce over bottom of dish.
• 11

  Arrange a third of the zucchini in an even layer over tomato sauce.
• 12

  Spoon a third of remaining sauce over zucchini and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan.
• 13

  Repeat with 2 more layers, ending with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Drizzle on remaining tablespoon olive oil.
• 14

  Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until bubbling and browned on the top and edges.
• 15

  Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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