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Zucchini Lasagna Rolls

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
These zucchini lasagna rolls are the perfect summertime fresh vegetable-filled meal! Thinly sliced zucchini stuffed with a cheesy ricotta mixture and covered in a meaty tomato basil sauce.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 medium size zucchinis
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 24 ounce jar basil tomato sauce
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups of fresh minced spinach
  • 1-1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1-1/4 cup of ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  • Slice the zucchinis into thin strips using a knife or with a mandolin. The mandolin makes it much easier. The number of slices will depend on the size of your zucchini but you should get 6-8 slices PER zucchini.
  • Place the zucchini strips on paper towels and sprinkle salt on top. After 15 minutes, turn them over and repeat. This will sweat out moisture.
  • After  30 minutes have passed, squeeze the zucchinis to remove the rest of the water. 
  • While the zucchini slices are sweating prepare the sauce and filling.
  • Place a skillet on medium-high heat.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet and break up with a spatula.
  • Season the ground beef with black pepper and a pinch of kosher salt.
  • Cook until the beef is no longer pink.
  • Add in the garlic cloves and saute for 30 seconds or until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Drain the fat off the ground beef and pour the jar of tomato sauce into the ground beef. Stir to combine and remove from the heat.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine fresh minced spinach, ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded Parmesan cheese, and egg.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Spread a ladle full of sauce to the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Spread the sauce over the bottom of the dish.
  • Spread 1-1/2 teaspoon of the ricotta mixture onto each zucchini and roll up and place in the baking dish. 
  • Spread the rest of the sauce on top of the rolls and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and is bubbling. 
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 938kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 82g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 275mg | Sodium: 1179mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword summer recipes, vegetable lasagna, zucchini lasagna, zucchini lasagna roll ups, zucchini lasagna rolls, zucchini recipes
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