CRISPY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE - LOVE AND LEMONS

Crispy Zucchini Casserole - Love and Lemons image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups mixed zucchini and yellow squash, thinly sliced
½ cup thinly sliced yellow onion
½ cup basil pesto
½ cup marinara sauce
⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing and drizzling

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F and brush the bottom of a 9x12-baking dish with olive oil.
Set the sliced squash on a kitchen towel to drain some of the excess moisture while you prep everything else.
In a large bowl, toss the zucchini and onions with the pesto.
Layer the baking dish with the marinara sauce, followed by the zucchini mixture. Spread the zucchini into one even layer.
Sprinkle the top with the panko, Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, and pinches of red pepper flakes. Bake until the zucchini is tender (but not mushy) and the top is crispy and lightly browned - about 25 minutes. I like to turn my broiler on for the last few minutes to help the topping become browned and crisp.
Remove from oven and let it cool 20 minutes before slicing.