Description
This Italian Zucchini Bake is a delightful and cheesy way to enjoy the flavors of Italy with tender zucchini, savory marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish that makes a perfect side or main.
Ingredients
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Zucchini Mixture:
- 3 cups sliced zucchini (slice it into half moons!)
- 1 cup chopped yellow onions
- 3 tbs olive oil
- Pinch of salt & pepper
- 1 tbs Italian seasoning (such as Penzey’s)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce (e.g., Rao’s)
- 12 ounces mozzarella cheese (8 ounces pre-shredded mozzarella + 4 ounces smoked fresh mozzarella)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Dump zucchini and onions onto a half sheet pan.
- Pour marinara over the roasted vegetables.
- Optional:
Add sliced zucchini and onions to a bowl; toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Roast for 25 minutes until onions are soft and zucchini is slightly browned.
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
For extra browning, broil for a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Italian Zucchini Bake, Zucchini Casserole, Cheesy Zucchini Recipe
