Best 7 Zucchini Parmesan With Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Zucchini parmesan with tomato sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is made with zucchini slices that are coated in bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and herbs, then pan-fried or baked until golden brown. The zucchini is then topped with a flavorful tomato sauce and more Parmesan cheese, and baked until bubbly. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table, and it is also a great way to use up leftover zucchini.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN



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This is a simple layered casserole with three elements: roasted zucchini, a really good homemade tomato sauce and Parmesan. Roasting, rather than frying the zucchini, allows you to cut down on olive oil and time.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, casseroles, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 to 2½ pounds fresh ripe tomatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 to 4 garlic cloves (to taste)
Salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar
2 sprigs fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 to 2¼ pounds zucchini
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (pepperoncini), to taste
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • If you have a food mill, quarter tomatoes. If not, peel, seed and chop them. (See step 5.)
  • To make tomato sauce, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, and add tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar and basil sprigs. Increase heat to medium-high. When tomatoes are bubbling briskly, stir and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until tomatoes have cooked down and are beginning to stick to pan, 15 to 25 minutes, depending on consistency. Remove basil sprigs; taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment. Trim ends off zucchini and cut in half crosswise, then into lengthwise slices, about 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick. Season on both sides with salt and pepper and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Arrange zucchini slices on baking sheets in one layer and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Roast for 12 minutes, until lightly browned and easily pierced with a knife. Remove from oven and reduce heat to 375 degrees.
  • If using a food mill, put sauce through medium blade. If not, pulse sauce in a food processor fitted with steel blade until just coarsely puréed. Stir in chopped basil.
  • To assemble the dish, oil a 2-quart gratin with olive oil. Spread 1/4 cup tomato sauce over bottom of dish. Arrange a third of the zucchini in an even layer over tomato sauce. Spoon a third of remaining sauce over zucchini and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Repeat with 2 more layers, ending with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Drizzle on remaining tablespoon olive oil. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until bubbling and browned on the top and edges. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 206, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 862 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

EASY ZUCCHINI PARMESAN



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Layers of zucchini, rich tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese makes this easy, gluten free recipe the perfect meatless meal or side dish.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetarian

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 kg (2lbs) zucchini
oil for frying
salt, to taste
400 g (14oz) chopped/crushed tomatoes (strained )
2 cups tomato passata ((strained tomatoes) )
2 garlic cloves (crushed)
1 tsp dried basil
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
pinch of sugar
2 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded/grated )
1 cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated )

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
  • Slice the zucchini into long slices then fry in a hot pan until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the pan and season with salt.
  • To make the tomato sauce, combine all the ingredients and mix well. Test for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
  • To assemble, layer the cooked zucchini with the tomato sauce and cheese. Top with mozzarella cheese then cover with foil and place in the oven.
  • Allow to bake for 30-45 minutes until the sauce is reduced and bubbling. Remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes. Top with fresh basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 980 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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This is my favorite side dish that goes great with chicken or fish or served over rice or pasta.

Provided by MW09

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 zucchini - peeled, sliced lengthwise, and sliced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ cups tomato sauce
¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; saute zucchini until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Season zucchini with oregano and basil. Add tomato sauce; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over zucchini mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 570.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

ZUCCHINI-TOMATO PASTA SAUCE



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"I came up with this recipe after planting too many zucchini plants in our vegetable garden," writes Joy Turner of Amherst, Ohio. "My husband loved it the first time I served it and now we make it quite often."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium onions, chopped
8 large tomatoes, chopped
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add onions, cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, zucchini, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until zucchini is tender and sauce reaches desired consistency, 50-60 minutes. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN



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Delicious and easy way to use zucchini!

Provided by Mary Jo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large zucchini, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a large pot boil the zucchini until tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a medium frying pan heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute the onion and garlic until the onion is tender.
  • Combine the zucchini, onion and garlic in a 9x12 inch casserole dish, and mix well. Pour the spaghetti sauce over the mixture and stir well. Top with mozzarella cheese (use more or less depending on your preference).
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 512.3 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

ZUCCHINI, ONIONS & TOMATOES WITH PARMESAN CHEESE



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Another way to use up tomatoes and zucchini out of your garden. I came up with this recipe when making another recipe.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 small zucchini (I also used magda squash) or 3 small squash, of your choice trimmed, cut into 1/4 inch rounds (I also used magda squash)
3 -4 small ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
garlic powder, to taste
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Using a casserole baking dish, place zucchini into layers; next place the onion slices over zucchini, place tomatoes over the top of the onions.
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes, onions, zucchini that have been layered; Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, pepper and basil OR thyme.
  • Bake in a 375°F oven for 25 or until zucchini is almost tender, Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake another 5 minutes.

ZUCCHINI "PASTA" WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE



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Nice light luncheon or side dish or even a first course for a dinner party. from Canadian Living mag.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 small zucchini, trimmed (about 1 1/2 lb)
2 cloves garlic, smashed
cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat.
  • Add tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, sugar, salt and pepper, cook, uncovered, for 7 to 10 minutes or until excess moisture has evaporated.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Meanwhile, slice unpeeled zucchini lengthwise into long wide strips about 1/8 inch thick.
  • (Use a veggie slicer or I find a veggie peeler is best, in long single swipes.) In a large frypan, heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil over high heat.
  • Add half of the zucchini strips and half of the garlic, sprinkle with a pinch of cayenne, cook, stirring almost constantly for about 3 minutes or until zucchini is tender and golden, being careful not to break it.
  • Remove to paper towel lined baking sheet and keep warm in low oven.
  • Repeat with remaining oil, zucchini, garlic and cayenne.
  • Arrange zucchini mixture on warmed serving platter.
  • Pour sauce over and sprinkle with parmesan.
  • Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • To ensure that the zucchini slices are evenly cooked, use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice them as thinly as possible.
  • Use high-quality Parmesan cheese for the best flavor. Grating your own cheese will give you the best results.
  • If you don't have homemade tomato sauce, you can use a jarred variety. Be sure to choose a sauce that is flavorful and has a good balance of sweetness and acidity.
  • Bake the zucchini slices until they are golden brown and crispy. This will help them hold their shape and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Serve the zucchini Parmesan with a side of pasta or rice, or with a salad.

Conclusion:

Zucchini Parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover zucchini. The combination of crispy zucchini, melted cheese, and tangy tomato sauce is sure to please everyone at the table.

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