Three-Cheese Zucchini Parmigiana


Course : Italian
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Serves: 8
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Ingredients:


1 cup dry bread crumbs

1 cup grated lowfat parmesan cheese

1 clove garlic

1 teaspoon basil leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

3 large zucchini

8 large egg whites -- slightly beaten

3 cups lowfat ricotta cheese

1/4 cup parsley -- minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 1/2 cups lowfat spaghetti sauce

2 cups lowfat mozzarella cheese -- shredded
 

Preparation / Directions:


Preheat oven to 375F. Combine first five ingredients in a food processor or blender; blend for 20 seconds. Set aside 2/3 cup of mixture for topping. Dip zucchini in two egg whites; coat with crumb mixture and place and place on two baking sheets prepared with olive-oil spray. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Mix ricotta, six remaining egg whites, parsley, and salt. Spread half the spaghetti sauce in a 13x9-inch baking pan. Layer 1/3 of zucchini, 1/2 the ricotta mixture, and 1/3 of mozzarella. Repeat layers and top it off with remaining zucchini, spaghetti sauce, and mozzarella. Sprinkle reserved 2/3 cup crumb mixture and bake for 45 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes, cut into squares, and serve.


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