Zucchini Parmigiana with Frescobene Marinara Sauce

• Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
• Thaw or microwave Marinara Sauce (as directed on the package).
• In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with with salt and pepper.
• In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
• Dip each zucchini slice in the egg mixture, and then in the breadcrumbs. Make sure to coat both sides of each slice of zucchini.
• Arrange them in single layers on a baking sheet(s).
• In a large skillet, pour enough oil to accumulate about 1/2-inch in the bottom. Heat the oil.
• Once hot, add a single layer of zucchini to the pan. Cook them until they are golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.
• Remove from the oil and transfer to a baking sheet lined with a paper towel so the zucchini can drain as the others cook.
• Season lightly with salt.

To Assemble:

• In a 9 by 13-inch baking dish, spoon about 1/4 of the Marinara sauce on the bottom.
• Top with a layer of the fried zucchini (the zucchini slices can overlap slightly).
• Spoon sauce over zucchini.
• Top with about 1/3 of the mozzarella slices.
• Repeat the layering 2 more times to make 3 layers.
• Finish with remaining mozzarella.
• Place the dish in the top part of the oven and cook for approximately 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Once out of oven top with basil.