Description
Discover how to make delicious Roasted Veggie Melts with Ricotta and Marinara. This easy recipe is perfect for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini, ends removed and sliced thin lengthwise (should have about 18–20 slices total)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon (4 ml) kosher salt, divided
- 1 1/2 cup (360 ml) marinara sauce, divided
- 15 ounce (425 g) s ricotta cheese (part skim works)
- 1 1/2 cup (360 ml) shredded mozzarella, divided
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon (1 ml) black pepper
Instructions
- Set your oven to 425°F. Cover a baking tray with parchment. Lay out the zucchini slices on the tray, drizzle them with olive oil, and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of kosher salt. Roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes until they become tender. Set them aside to cool.
- Pour a cup of marinara sauce into the base of an oven-safe dish and keep it on standby.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the ricotta, one cup of mozzarella, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Distribute about 1½ tablespoons of the ricotta blend evenly onto each zucchini slice. Roll each slice up and arrange them in the prepared dish, standing them vertically. Continue the process with the remaining slices.
- Drizzle the last ½ cup of marinara sauce over the rolled zucchini. Scatter the remaining ½ cup of mozzarella on top.
- Transfer to the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the rolls are thoroughly warmed. Take out of the oven and allow them to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure zucchini slices are thinly cut for easy rolling and even cooking. Use part skim ricotta for a lighter dish with great flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste with more Italian seasoning or garlic powder if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 25g
Keywords: zucchini rolls, cheesy zucchini, baked zucchini, ricotta stuffed, Italian zucchini, mozzarella zucchini