Description
A cozy, cheesy, veggie-packed twist on lasagna, these Three Cheese Zucchini Rollatini are baked to golden perfection with layers of creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan wrapped in tender zucchini slices and topped with rich marinara.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large zucchini, sliced thin lengthwise
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your baking dish or skillet.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, parmesan, egg, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread marinara sauce over the bottom of the baking dish.
- Place a spoonful of filling on each zucchini slice, roll up, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Spoon remaining sauce over the rolls and top with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- Salt zucchini slices and blot dry to prevent sogginess.
- Use a mandoline for even slicing.
- Try pesto or spinach in the filling for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg