Yellow Squash Parmesan
Yellow Squash Parmesan is a deliciously baked dish featuring tender yellow squash layered with tangy marinara sauce and melted Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, perfect as a comforting vegetarian entrée.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups thinly sliced yellow squash
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add sliced yellow squash to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs, and sauté until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
- Layer half of the sautéed squash evenly over the sauce.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the squash.
- Repeat the layering with remaining squash and cheeses.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the squash is tender.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top before baking or serve with a crisp green salad for a complete meal.