Description
A delightful dish of rolled zucchini filled with a creamy cheese mixture, topped with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Use a mandolin or a sharp knife to slice the zucchinis lengthwise into thin strips.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Take a zucchini slice, add a spoonful of the cheese mixture, and roll it up tightly. Place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Repeat until all zucchini slices are used.
- Pour remaining marinara sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Use fresh herbs to uplift flavor and feel free to experiment with the filling by adding spinach or different cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: zucchini, rollatini, vegetarian, Italian, cheese, pasta alternative