baked zucchini

How To Make baked zucchini

• Step 1
  Prepare the https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/marinara-sauce-3.html?p=1 or use store bought.
• Step 2
  Heat oven to 450 degrees.
• Step 3
  Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
• Step 4
  Cut the zucchini into 1/4 inch slices. Season on both sides with salt and pepper and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Step 5
  Arrange zucchini slices on baking sheets in a single layer and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
• Step 6
  Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly browned and easily pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.
• Step 7
  Lower the temperature to 375 degrees.
• Step 8
  Place the marinara sauce in a blender and pulse a few times until it is coarsely pureed.
• Step 9
  To assemble the dish, oil a 2-quart gratin dish with olive oil.
• Step 10
  Spread 1/4 cup tomato sauce over bottom of dish.
• Step 11
  Arrange a third of the zucchini in an even layer over tomato sauce.
• Step 12
  Spoon a third of remaining sauce over zucchini and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan.
• Step 13
  Repeat with 2 more layers, ending with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Drizzle on remaining tablespoon olive oil.
• Step 14
  Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until bubbling and browned on the top and edges.
• Step 15
  Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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