This was to die for! I loved the simplicity of it and the flavors were perfect. I used Raos sauce and didn’t use the extra mozzarella cheese (but only because I didn’t have any). 10/10 recommend! Perfect weeknight meal. Apkmusk

Hi-ho! It’s crispy zucchini spaghetti day, which means a big happy plate of steamy, twirly, saucy spaghetti (nothing too fancy here) piled high with roasty zucchini pieces surrounded by crispities of golden panko layered with a blanket of melted cheese and some bits of fresh basil.

It’s crunchy, summery, gardeny, cheesy in whatever way you want it to be cheesy (goat cheese, anyone?), steamy and satisfying, and totally perfect for a very hungry night because spaghetti doesn’t let us down.

Also: it’s very SOS-able.

We’ve been a part of a CSA this summer, which has been delicious and super fun for my toddler who loves the mystery of finding out “what’s in the box” week after week. It has also taken my relationship with zucchini to new heights. I practically need a new zucchini recipe every single day in order to keep up with the amount that we’re getting in our CSA boxes each week, and me and my zucchini are really progressing on our journey together.

One of our favorite ways to eat zucchini this summer has been zucchini fries or zucchini chips, and so you can understand that it was only just a matter of time until things evolved into a faster, lower maintenance, highly-delicious pasta-based way to eat more zucchini.

Can every day be crispy zucchini spaghetti day?

Because zucchini slices laced with crispy panko, Italian seasoning, Parmesan, garlic powder, and some lemon zest and blanketed under a bubbly little cheese quilt just sort of takes on a life of its own.

How To Make Spaghetti with Crispy Zucchini

To make this happen you’re going to have two main spots you’re working on (and I use the term “working on” very loosely):

1. Your pasta pot (boil spaghetti / mix with sauce)
2. Your sheet pan (toss zucchini with panko and spices, bake until yummy)

And with minimal effort, look at what you’re eating for dinner: a hot, twirly bowl of spaghetti loaded high with cheesy zucchini crispities and fresh basil. Add some extra lemon juice or red pepper flakes to wake it all up and this is not a sad dinner situation.

I have lost track of how many times my husband AND my toddler have gone back for seconds on this. The table just falls silent in delight as we slurp, twirl, and crunch, which, in my life right now, is the best kind of SOS dinner.

SPAGHETTI WITH CRISPY ZUCCHINI: FAQS

Yum! How can I make this gluten-free?

Just sub your favorite gluten-free pasta and use gluten-free breadcrumbs.

Can I add meat to this?

Sure can! Some delicious store-bought meatballs would be a really SOS-friendly option here.

Does this save well as leftovers?

The zucchini might not stay as crispy as when you first make it, but if you’re still rocking that work-from-home life, you could pop the zucchini crispities in the oven to reheat for a few minutes the next day and pop them on top of your noodles.

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