Zucchini Parmesan

3 large zucchini, sliced into 1/3-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated and divided
1/4 cup bread crumbs
Fresh ground pepper for taste
1 cup Italian sauce, homemade or whatever you use
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated

Preheat oven to 450*. Prep a large baking sheet with olive oil.
Place zucchini in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil, turning to coat each piece. In a separate bowl, combine half the Parmesan and bread crumbs.
Dip each piece into the Parmesan mixture, turning to coat and pressing the breading slightly to ensure it sticks. Place breaded zucchini on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes or until browned and crisp.
Reduce the oven temperature to 400*. Coat the bottom of a small baking dish with Italian sauce. Layer one third of the crisp zucchini coins over sauce. Sprinkle zucchini layer with mozzarella and the remaining Parmesan. Repeat the layers until the zucchini is gone, ending with a sprinkling of cheese.
4. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling. Cool for 5 minutes.