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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes. Add marinara sauce and some fresh basil leaves. Mix well to combine.
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Bring sauce to boil, then reduce to simmer. Add tomatoes, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Mix well. Cook for 3-5 minutes, then remove from heat.
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Slice zucchini thinly in hasselback style, about ¼-inch apart along full length of zucchini, stopping before cutting through. (Tip: Position zucchini between two chopsticks to prevent knife from slicing completely through.) Repeat for second zucchini.
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In bowl, combine 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Mix well.
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In baking dish, spread sauce and arrange zucchini side by side in center. Sprinkle breadcrumbs and Parmesan mixture over zucchini. Arrange mozzarella slices on top of sauce.
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Bake 20 minutes, then broil 5 minutes until cheese is golden-brown. Top with fresh basil to serve.