Zucchini Parmigiano, the perfect Italian side dish or main course. Fast and Easy and so cheesy, Easy Cheesy Zucchini Parmigiano will become your family’s new favourite.
As I continue with quest for cooking, baking, sauteing or anything else I can think of to use all the zucchini that are taking over my kitchen, I can’t wait to share this recipe zucchini parmigiano with you.
I have to admit, it might just be one of the best, next to of course stuffed zucchini flowers that are absolutely out of this world. I one of the best things about summer food.
Yesterday morning my two daughters and I went for a little walk in a beautiful town called Nemi, which is close by to the small town where we live.
There are many reasons for which I love Nemi, the view is breathtaking, the cappuccino and cornetto (croissant) are so yummy, but most of all it is not nearly as hot there as the town where we live is.
It’s nice to have a cool break once in a while.
And yes I came back just in time for the 100° (40° celsius) that everyone or almost everyone has been waiting for. Unfortunately I am not a hot weather person at all.
So anywhere I can go to get cool I will go. And of course relaxing with a delicious cappuccino and cornetto can’t hurt.
Back to this Easy Cheesy Zucchini Parmigiano recipe, this dish comes together fast and easy and the zucchini don’t become mushy like they sometimes tend to do in other recipes.
And the cheese, oh how I love melted cheese! Five minutes under the broiler just gives it that perfect baked cheesy topping. This Italian dish I hope will become a regular summer favourite in your home too. Buon Appetito!
How to make Easy Cheesy Zucchini Parmigiano
Easy Cheesy Zucchini Parmigiano
Ingredients
- 4-5 small tender zucchini
- 1/2 tablespoon salt 17 grams
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 1/4 cups shredded firm mozzarella 200 grams
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 150 grams
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius)
- Trim zucchini, then slice lengthwise (not too thick), place zucchini slices in a large bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of salt, leave for 20 minutes, then rinse and drain.
- Dredge the zucchini slices in flour.
- Grease lightly a small to medium ( I used 10 x 8"/27 x 21 centimeter) baking dish. Do 3 layers, start with zucchini then mozzarella and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese, continue for 3 layers. Bake in pre-heated over for approximately 25 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Kimberly says
What is the garnish used in this recipe? I’m guessing it’s parsley but just checking. Thought about using basil actually.
Rosemary says
Hi Kimberly, yes it is parsley, zucchini and parsley go really well together. Have a great weekend.
Kim says
I did add some sauteed onions and garlic on the top layer before the final cheese layer and used the basil because that’s what we had in the garden. It was wonderful ! Thanks for a great recipe!
Rosemary says
Hi Kim, thanks and love the additions. So glad you enjoyed it.
Deb Mar says
I think I combined 3 recipes, at least 2 from this site—maybe 3… I needed a main dish for a picky vegetarian tonight. So I sautéed half a onion and 15 oz of spinach. I put spinach in the.bottom of a Pyrex pan, sprinkled with Parmesanan then layered the salted, drained, rinsed, sliced, zucchini and 1/3 cup Del Grosso Sunday Marinara sauce and drizzled 1 Tblsp of heavy cream over it all and topped with 1 1/3 cup of mozzarella. Baked at 350 for 20 minutes and 375 for 5. Thanks for your good idea’s! It turned out so well that I wanted to capture it to remember.
Rosemary says
Thanks Deb, sounds delicious. Have a great Sunday.
Tina Conrad says
This didn’t turn out well for us, sadly. I used our fresh garden zucchini and it wasn’t fully cooked. I couldn’t cook it longer because of having broiled it. And it was horribly dry. I had to throw it away. 🙁
Rosemary says
Hi Tina, so sorry to hear that, did you maybe cut your Zucchini too thick? We have been making this recipe (originally from my sister-in-law) for years and it has never turned out too dry. Sorry.
Kristen says
Nemi sounds beautiful!! And I have everything to make this stunning dish. I think we will have it tomorrow night with a big salad!
Rosemary says
Hi Kristen, Nemi really is gorgeous, let me know how you like it. Have a great weekend.
wendy says
The zucchini dish looks delish!
The picture seems to have sauce I didnt see a listing for it just wondering if it should be added.
Thanks
Rose says
Hi Wendy, what you see is all that amazing cheese and the moisture from the zucchini that gives it the creamy saucy look and taste. 🙂
Stephanie says
I needed some new zucchini recipes and this looks perfect!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
huntfortheverybest says
it looks delicious!
rose says
Hello, thank you I hope you give it a try and let me know.