Crispy Zucchini Spaghetti Magic!
Enjoy crispy zucchini rounds baked with spaghetti and your favorite sauce for a delightful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound uncooked spaghetti
- one 24-oz. jar of your favorite store-bought spaghetti sauce
- 1 zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch-thick rounds (about 2-3 cups)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and toss with sauce. Enhance the sauce with extra olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Beat egg in a large bowl, add zucchini rounds, and toss to coat.
- In the same bowl, add panko, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Toss to coat the zucchini generously.
- Arrange coated zucchini on a baking sheet. Spoon any remaining breadcrumb mixture over the zucchini. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with your choice of cheese (optional), and bake or broil for another 5 minutes.
- Serve spaghetti in bowls topped with the cheesy crispy zucchini, fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispy zucchini, ensure they are well-coated and not overcrowded on the baking sheet.
- Use a good quality store-bought sauce and enhance it with extra seasonings for deeper flavor.
- Don't skip the Parmesan cheese and lemon zest if you want that extra layer of savory and bright notes. Allergens: Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Use a good quality store-bought sauce and enhance it with extra seasonings for deeper flavor.
- Don't skip the Parmesan cheese and lemon zest if you want that extra layer of savory and bright notes. Allergens: Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.