Zucchini Marinara is a this quick and easy side dish of sliced zucchini, seasoned and pan sautéed before being topped with marinara sauce, fresh herbs, and Parmesan cheese!
1 ½ to 2poundszucchiniapproximately 5 medium zucchini
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
1tablespoonbutter
Garlic salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2cupsmarinara or pasta saucejarred or homemade
2 to 3tablespoonsfresh chopped Italian herbssuch as basil, oregano, parsley, and thyme
1teaspoonsugar
¼cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Wash zucchini and cut into approximately ¾-inch thick slices. Set a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil to the pan, and heat until shimmering. Add butter, allow to melt, and swirl pan to combine the two. Arrange zucchini slices in pan in a single layer, season with garlic salt and pepper, and allow to cook undisturbed for a couple of minutes before checking their undersides. Once golden brown, flip zucchini slices over and brown the other side.
While zucchini is cooking, stir fresh chopped herbs and sugar into marinara sauce. Once zucchini is browned on both sides, slowly pour marinara sauce over zucchini, evenly covering it all. Do not stir. Reduce heat to low, cover pan, and simmer for 10 minutes or until zucchini is to your desired tenderness. Top with grated Parmesan and serve hot.