Roasted Zucchini & Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 4 medium)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons pesto sauce, can use prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste )
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste)

Preparation

Place a baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven. Preheat oven to 500 degree F.
Toss zucchini with oil in a large bowl, add bread crumbs and toss. Spread the zucchini on the preheated baking sheet in a single layer. Roast until beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the zucchini and continue roasting until just tender, 7 to 9 minutes more. Return the zucchini to the bowl. Add pesto, salt and pepper; toss to coat.