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Close-up of a single serving of Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups covered in rich meat sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.

Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups

  • Author: jekof.com
  • Total Time: 50 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A lower-carb alternative to traditional lasagna using thinly sliced zucchini instead of pasta sheets, filled with ricotta cheese and meat sauce.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 large zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Slice the zucchini lengthwise into thin strips, about 1/8 inch thick. You may need to trim the ends.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground meat and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  6. Lay a zucchini strip flat. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture evenly over the zucchini.
  7. Roll the zucchini strip up carefully. Place the roll seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining zucchini and ricotta mixture.
  8. Pour any remaining meat sauce over the top of the roll ups.
  9. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
  10. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the zucchini is tender.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef for a lighter option.
  • If your zucchini strips are very watery after slicing, you can briefly grill or bake them for 5 minutes before assembling to remove excess moisture.
  • Use your favorite store-bought or homemade marinara sauce.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 roll ups
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 750
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 38
  • Cholesterol: 110

Keywords: zucchini lasagna, low carb lasagna, vegetable lasagna, meat sauce roll ups, ricotta filling

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