Zucchini slices rolled up around a delicious ricotta filling, baked in tomato sauce and topped with cheese. A healthier, low carb option that's not only delicious, but also very easy and quick to make.
Servings : 4Serves
Prep Time 20 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 50 minutesmins
Ingredients
2 to 3firm zucchini,sliced lengthwise, 1/4-inch thick (you will need 12 slices)
1bag (10 ounces)baby spinach
1 1/2cupsfat free ricotta cheese
1/2cupfinely grated Parmesan cheese
1egg,lightly beaten
2 to 3clovesgarlic,minced
1/2teaspoonItalian seasoning
salt and fresh ground pepper,to taste
2cupstomato sauce/marinara sauce
3/4cupshredded Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
2tablespoonsthinly sliced fresh basil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 9-inch baking dish. Set aside.
Slice the zucchini, lay them flat on a baking sheet or any other flat surface, sprinkle with salt, and set aside for 15 minutes.
Spray a skillet with cooking spray and set over medium heat.
Add spinach to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, or until wilted.
Remove spinach from skillet and let cool for a couple minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine prepared baby spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix until thoroughly combined.
Lay out the slices of zucchini on a cutting board (or any other working surface), wipe them down, and place a spoonful of the ricotta mixture on top of each zucchini slice.
Roll up and transfer to the prepared baking dish, seam-side down.
Repeat with remaining zucchini and ricotta mixture.
Spoon marinara on top of the zucchini, and sprinkle all over with mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly and the zucchini is tender.
Garnish with basil ribbons.
Serve.
Notes
To remove excess water, please salt the zucchini slices for about 15 minutes before adding in the filling.
If your zucchini rolls are unrolling, secure the ends with toothpicks.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.