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Zucchini Rollatini

Zucchini Rollatini is a delicious, cheesy, veggie-loaded dish! Made with strips of grilled zucchini stuffed with a basil-cheese filling, then rolled and topped with marinara, mozzarella and baked in the oven until the cheese is hot and melted.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large zucchini approx. 14 ounces each, cut lengthwise into 12 (0.25-inch thick) slices
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • fresh black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup marinara sauce quick
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.67 cup part-skim ricotta cheese such as Polly-O
  • 0.5 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese plus more for serving
  • 0.25 cup chopped basil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.75 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 3 ounces, such as Polly-O

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread 0.25 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  2. Cut the zucchini lengthwise, into 0.25-inch thick slices until you have a total of 12 slices about the same size. It’s easiest to do this with a mandoline.
  3. Season both sides of the zucchini with 0.5 teaspoon salt and pepper, then grill on a grill pan over high heat to help dry out the zucchini, until pliable and grill marks form, but not fully cooked, about 2 minutes on each side.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat the egg then mix together with ricotta, Pecorino Romano, basil, garlic, 0.125 teaspoon salt and 0.125 teaspoon pepper.
  5. Spread the ricotta mixture (about 1.5 tablespoons each) evenly onto each zucchini slice, spreading to cover.
  6. Roll up slices and arrange them each seam side down in the prepared dish. Top each with 1 tablespoon marinara sauce and 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese and tightly cover with foil.
  7. Bake 20 minutes, or until the cheese is hot and melted.

Notes

Zucchini Rollatini is a fantastic low-carb alternative to traditional pasta dishes. Grilling the zucchini before rolling helps to remove excess moisture and makes them more pliable. This dish is perfect for a light yet satisfying meal, and a great way to use seasonal zucchini!