Zucchini ricotta roll ups are a healthy meatless meal that comes together fast. You can slice the zucchini thin lengthwise using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer if you have one. Roasting the zucchini ahead makes it easier to roll up and more forgiving for thicker slices of zucchini.
PREPARATION TIME:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini, ends removed and sliced thin lengthwise (should have about 18-20 slices total)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 ½ cup marinara sauce, divided
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese (part skim works)
- 1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella, divided
- ½ cup shredded parmesan
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place slices of zucchini on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until zucchini is softened. Set aside.
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Spread one cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of an ovenproof baking dish; set aside.
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In a bowl, combine ricotta, one cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and pepper.
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Spoon about a tablespoon and half of ricotta mixture evenly on to zucchini slices. Roll up and place into the prepared baking dish, standing upright. Repeat with remaining zucchini.
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Spoon remaining ½ cup marinara sauce evenly over zucchini roll ups. Sprinkle on remaining ½ cup of mozzarella cheese.
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Place into oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the rolls are heated through. Remove from oven and let sit for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
- To make ahead, you can prepare the entire dish and then just bake before serving. This also reheats beautifully and makes for tasty leftovers or lunch the next day.
Nutrition
- Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 691mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1041IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 407mg | Iron: 2mg
