Ingredients
2½lbszucchini
1tbspolive oil
1garlic clovefinely minced
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1cupmarinara saucelike Classico Four Cheese
1½cupsmozzarella cheeseshredded
⅓cupparmesan cheesefinely shredded
½cupmini pepperoni slices
2tbspfresh oreganochopped
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat liner, then set aside.
Cut each zucchini into halves through the length, then pat the insides dry with paper towels.
Line them on the prepared baking sheet.
In a bowl, stir together olive oil and garlic, then brush them lightly over tops of the zucchini.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Brush a heaping 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce over each zucchini, leaving a small rim near edges uncoated.
Sprinkle tops evenly with mozzarella cheese then with parmesan cheese.
Top with pepperoni slices.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 18 minutes.
Remove from oven, then sprinkle with chopped fresh oregano.
Serve warm, and enjoy!
