It only requires a few ingredients and is totally customizable.

It requires little effort, only a few ingredients and just a tiny snippet of time.

It wasnt until I was an adult that I first tried zucchini.

Ina Garten cut out next to a photo of parmesan roasted zucchini

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I agree that over-cooked, soft zucchini is not the way to go.

Heres why Inas recipe is the tastiest way I know to use up extra zucchini.

Cover the zucchini with a bit of olive oil then place them on the parchment-lined baking sheet.

zucchini boats covered with herbed parmesan mixture

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Bake them until theyre just tender, but still have some firmness to them.

Flip the zucchini over, then fill the channels with the breading mixture.

The combination of fresh, roasted zucchini with flavorful, crisp bread crumbs is the ultimate seasonal celebration.

Ina Garten’s Parmesan Roasted Zucchini on a plate

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Its a beautiful dish thats perfect for weeknight dinners, but also gorgeous enough to serve guests.

A finishing drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice is the perfect touch.

Tips for Making Ina Gartens Parmesan Roasted Zucchini