Parmesan Crusted Tilapia (Olive Garden Copycat)

• tilapia fillets36 ounces
• alfredo sauce1 1⁄4 cups

  home made or store bought. Extra can be used to mix with pasta if desired

• angel hair pasta, cooked↗8 ounces
• lemon↗1

  sliced into 6 wedges

• Italian seasoned breadcrumbs↗3⁄4 cup

  for tilapia crusting mixture

• grated parmesan cheese3⁄4 cup

  for tilapia crusting mixture

• vegetable oil↗3 tablespoons

  for tilapia crusting mixture

• zucchini4 cups

  cut into 1/4 inch slices and halved

• yellow squash↗4 cups

  cut into 1/4 inch slices and halved

• red bell peppers↗2 cups

  cut into strips

• red onions↗2 cups

  cut into strips

• italian seasoning↗1 tablespoon

  for vege mixture

• kosher salt↗1 tablespoon

  for vege mixture

• chopped garlic1 tablespoon

  for vege mixture

• extra virgin olive oil↗1⁄4 cup

  for vege mixture

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Using a spoon, thoroughly mix all ingredients specified for crusting in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine all vegetables and other ingredients specified for vege mixture and mix thoroughly.

4. 4

   Place onto a baking sheet, forming a single layer. Set aside until ready for baking with tilapia.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

6. 6

   Place Tilapia fillets in a non-stick, shallow, baking pan.

7. 7

   Pour 3 tablespoons of Alfredo sauce onto each tilapia fillet. Use bottom of spoon to evenly coat top of fish.

8. 8

   Sprinkle 1/3 cup of prepared tilapia crusting mixture onto each piece and firmly pat breading evenly over Alfredo sauce. Place pan of tilapia on top rack and at the same time, place baking sheet with vegetables on the center rack, in the oven. After approximately 15 minutes, or when the internal temperature of fish reaches 150 degrees F, remove fish from oven and transfer onto a large platter.

9. 9

   The vegetables should bake for an additional five minutes, or until tender, and remove from oven.

10. 10

    Toss the vegetables with angel hair pasta (and extra Alfredo sauce if you like)and place around fish.

11. 11

    Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.