Description
Zucchini Pizza Casserole is a delightful twist on classic pizza, perfect for weeknight dinners or summer gatherings. This dish features layers of tender zucchini, savory marinara sauce, pepperoni, and gooey mozzarella cheese, all baked to golden perfection. It’s not only delicious but also a fantastic way to sneak in some veggies without anyone noticing. Serve it hot and watch your friends and family rave about this healthy yet hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchinis, sliced thinly
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Layer half of the zucchini slices in the dish, followed by half of the marinara sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese.
- Add another layer with the remaining zucchini, sauce, pepperoni, and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (171g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 40mg