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Baked Zucchini Parmesan

URL: https://pinchofyum.com/skinny-baked-zucchini-parmesan

Ingredients

The zucchini

  • 10–20 slices zucchini

The coating

  • ¾ cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 5 large egg whites

The pasta

  • 1 lb penne pasta

The sauce and cheese

  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • ¾ cup shredded Asiago cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded Asiago cheese (for topping)

For garnish

  • to taste parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Cut the zucchini into ½ inch thick slices.
  3. Put the egg whites and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
  4. Dip the zucchini pieces into the egg white, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  5. Place the zucchini on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping once until browned.
  6. While the zucchini bakes, cook the pasta according to package directions and drain.
  7. Mix the cooked pasta with 2 cups of sauce and ½ cup of cheese, then pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  8. Arrange the baked zucchini over the pasta, cover with the remaining sauce and cheese.
  9. Bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and everything is hot and bubbling.
  10. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
250
Total fat
8g
Total carbohydrates
36g
Total protein
12g
Sodium
400mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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