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zucchini rolls

Delicious zucchini rolls filled with cheese and herbs, baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large zucchini
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup basil leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 0.5 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly brush zucchini slices with olive oil and grill until tender, about 2 minutes per side.
  2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, chopped basil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish. Spread ricotta mixture on each zucchini slice, roll up, and place seam side down in the dish.
  4. Top with mozzarella cheese and remaining marinara sauce. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

Notes

Feel free to add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan on top before baking.