To transform any dish into a lighter and healthier alternative, Zucchini is the perfect option. It's perfect replacement for pasta because it’s very easy to shape and when cooked becomes soft.
Preheat oven to 400F. Brush a sheet pan with 1 tbsp. oil and put it aside.
Slice 1/8'' thick slices of zucchini. On grease sheet pan place zucchini slices and oven roast for 10-12 mins. Take it out from the oven and let it cool for 5 mins before handling. Leave oven on to cook the casserole.
While the zucchini is roasting, combine salt & pepper, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1 egg, parmesan cheese and ricotta cheese to taste. Stir until it gets combined.
Take a 9x13 casserole dish and on the bottom spread some homemade tomato sauce.
By placing a zucchini strip on a flat surface arrange zucchini roll ups and spread about 2 tbsp. of the ricotta mixture first over each zucchini strip. For topping, a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and a tbsp. of marinara sauce. Roll up and put in casserole dish. Repeat with remaining rolls.
Bake at 400F uncovered for 20-25 mins until the cheese is melte.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 400F. Brush a sheet pan with 1 tbsp. oil and put it aside.
Slice 1/8'' thick slices of zucchini. On grease sheet pan place zucchini slices and oven roast for 10-12 mins. Take it out from the oven and let it cool for 5 mins before handling. Leave oven on to cook the casserole.
While the zucchini is roasting, combine salt & pepper, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1 egg, parmesan cheese and ricotta cheese to taste. Stir until it gets combined.
Take a 9x13 casserole dish and on the bottom spread some homemade tomato sauce.
By placing a zucchini strip on a flat surface arrange zucchini roll ups and spread about 2 tbsp. of the ricotta mixture first over each zucchini strip. For topping, a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and a tbsp. of marinara sauce. Roll up and put in casserole dish. Repeat with remaining rolls.
Bake at 400F uncovered for 20-25 mins until the cheese is melte.