Zucchini Parmesan, Lasagna-Style

Thinly sliced zucchini replace lasagna noodles in this quick and easy zucchini Parmesan lasagna that is a great gluten-free, grain-free meal.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 155 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• cooking spray (such as Pam®)
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce
• 4 zucchini, horizontally and thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Season both sides of zucchini slices with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Spray a non-stick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat; cook and stir zucchini slices until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Step 5

Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce in the prepared baking dish. Layer zucchini slices, overlapping slightly, on top of marinara layer. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce over zucchini layer; top with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/4 to 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.

Step 6

Continue layering zucchini, 1/2 cup marinara, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and remaining mozzarella cheese.