Zucchini Rollatini

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These zucchini rollatini are ribbons of zucchini, filled with ricotta, mozzarella, and herbs, and baked in marinara sauce, a bit like lasagna roll-ups, but without the pasta.

Zucchini Rollatini garnished with cheese and fresh basil on a plate
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Rest Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 (12 ounce) zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into 18 (1/8-inch-thick) planks

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided

  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, patted dry

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano

  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 clove garlic, grated

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese, divided

  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided

  • cooking spray

  • 2 cups jarred marinara sauce (such as Rao’s®), divided

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) with racks in top third and lower third positions.

    Zucchini Rollatini ingredients on a counter

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  2. Toss zucchini slices with oil and 2 teaspoons salt on 2 large rimmed baking sheets; arrange in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes, rotating baking sheets from top to bottom halfway through cook time.

    Zucchini strips on a metal baking sheet

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  3. Remove from the oven, and let zucchini slices cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  4. Meanwhile, stir together ricotta, egg, basil, oregano, lemon zest, pepper, garlic, 1 cup of the mozzarella, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until combined.

    Cheese mixture in a white bowl with a spoon

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  5. Lightly coat a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1 cup marinara sauce evenly in the bottom of the baking dish. Gently pat zucchini slices dry with paper towels. Spoon about 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ricotta mixture on 1 end of 1 zucchini slice; roll up, and place roll, seam-side down, into the marinara in the dish. Repeat process with remaining zucchini slices and ricotta mixture.

    Zucchini Rollatini being rolled and place into the pasta sauce in a baking dish

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  6. Pour remaining 1 cup marinara evenly over center of zucchini rolls, leaving roll ends exposed. Sprinkle rolls evenly with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan.

    Zucchini Rollatini assembled in a baking dish before baking

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  7. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, slightly browned, and zucchini is very tender, about 25 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes. Garnish with basil.

    Zucchini Rollatini garnished with cheese and fresh basil on a plate

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

299 Calories
21g Fat
12g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 299
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 10g 48%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 1390mg 60%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 16g 33%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 345mg 27%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 538mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.