Cheesy Zucchini & Ricotta Roll Ups
Satisfy your cravings for a cozy, cheesy dinner with these easy-to-make Zucchini Roll Ups that are light yet filling.
Ingredients
Zucchini Base
- 3-4 medium medium zucchini Slice into long strips.
Cheese Filling
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella Plus a little extra for topping.
- 1 large egg Helps the filling set.
- 1-2 teaspoons Italian seasoning Or dried basil and oregano.
- Salt salt To taste.
- Pepper pepper To taste.
Tomato Sauce
- 1-2 cups marinara sauce Use a thicker sauce to prevent a watery dish.
Optional Ingredients
- grated parmesan For topping, optional.
- chopped spinach Optional for added veggies.
- a pinch of red pepper flakes For a spicy kick, optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the zucchini into long strips, about a quarter inch thick.
- Soften the zucchini by grilling for 1 minute on each side or baking at 400F for about 8 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix together ricotta, mozzarella, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Optionally, add chopped spinach.
Assembly
- Spread a thin layer of marinara in a baking dish. Place a spoon of the filling at one end of a zucchini strip and roll it up, seam side down. Repeat until all zucchini strips are rolled.
- Spoon more marinara over the roll ups, then sprinkle with extra mozzarella and parmesan, if using.
Baking
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375F for about 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes for browning, if desired.
Notes
For best results, lightly salt zucchini and blot before rolling to avoid excess water. Don’t overfill the rolls to make them easy to handle.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g