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Zucchini Roll-Ups

Zucchini Roll-Ups are a delicious, unique meal that the whole family will enjoy. Thin slices of zucchini are rolled around a tasty sausage ricotta mixture and layered over marinara before being topped with cheese and baked to bubbly perfection!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner
Keyword: low carb, zucchini roll ups
Servings: 6 people
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 4 large zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion, minced
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups marinara Sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Clean 4 large zucchini, cut the ends off, and slice them lengthwise into ⅛ inch thick ribbons. Using a mandoline is easiest if you have one. Place the ribbons in a bowl of water while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute ½ yellow onion, minced, until it’s translucent. Add 1 pound Italian sausage to the skillet and cook until browned. Add 1 clove garlic, minced, and saute for another minute. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1 large egg, ½ cup of the 1 cup parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning in a large bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Once the sausage mix has cooled, add it to the ricotta mixture and mix well to combine. In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining parmesan cheese and 1 cup mozzarella cheese,.
  • Pour 2 cups marinara Sauce into the 9x13-inch baking dish. Dry the zucchini and lay one out in front of you. Spread about a tablespoon of the sausage ricotta filling halfway up the zucchini ribbon.
  • Roll the ribbon from the filled side to the empty side and place it in the sauce. Continue with the remaining zucchini and filling.
  • Once the pan is filled, top all the zucchini rolls with the mozzarella cheese mixture. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese browns on top.
  • Remove from the oven, let it cool at room temperature for at least 5 minutes, and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 1.38mg | Potassium: 884mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1.109IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 444mg | Iron: 3mg

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