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Zucchini Parmesan being lifted out of a casserole dish by a spatula

Zucchini Parmesan

Zucchini Parmesan is more than just a healthy casserole; it's a dish that brings people together. Its rich flavors and satisfying textures make it a hit at any meal, while its nutritional benefits keep health-conscious eaters happy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 229 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g 1 pound tomato puree
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 basil sprig
  • a pinch of chili flakes
  • 2 zucchinis 1 kg/2 pounds
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • parmesan for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 230C/445F.
  • Slice zucchini thinly using a mandoline. Brush zucchini slices with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Bake on a parchment covered baking sheet, without overlapping, for 12 minutes.
    2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 zucchinis, salt and pepper
    slices of zucchini laid out in rows to make Zucchini Parmesan
  • In a small saucepan, heat up some olive oil and saute garlic for 30 seconds. Add tomato puree and bring the sauce to a boil. Mix in tomato paste, add basil sprig. Season with some salt and pepper, then cook for 10 minutes. Season with chili flakes.
    500 g 1 pound tomato puree, 2 tablespoon tomato paste, 3 garlic cloves, 1 basil sprig, 3 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper, a pinch of chili flakes
    cooking basil with sauce to make Zucchini Parmesan
  • Pour ¼ of the sauce onto the bottom of a small casserole dish. Layer ⅓ of zucchini slices, top with another ¼ of the sauce and sprinkle some parmesan on top. Repeat until the casserole dish is filled.
    parmesan for serving
    sliced zucchini being layered with sauce to make Zucchini Parmesan
  • Bake for 30 minutes, let cool down for 10-15 minutes before slicing for serving.
    parmesan sprinkled over layered ingredients to make Zucchini Parmesan

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 107mgPotassium: 895mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 961IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 3mg
Keyword casserole, parmesan, zucchini
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