Description
Three Cheese Zucchini Rollatini is a comforting, flavorful dish that transforms zucchini into a cheesy delight. Each roll features thinly sliced zucchini filled with a rich blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, all baked in zesty marinara sauce until bubbly and golden. This versatile recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, making it a must-try for cheese lovers everywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchinis (sliced lengthwise)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Slice zucchinis into thin strips (about 1/8 inch thick).
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll each zucchini slice with about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Cover rolled zucchini with marinara sauce.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes; remove foil for the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rollatini (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg