Zucchini Parmesan

zucchini, ends trimmed, sliced into 1/3″ discs

coarse salt and freshly-cracked black pepper

all-purpose flour

vegetable or canola oil

your favorite tomato sauce

crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

large ball or block fresh mozzarella (about 4 1/2 ounces), torn into small pieces

small handful of basil leaves, roughly torn

freshly-grated Parmesan (about 3 ounces)