ZUCCHINI LASAGNA ROLLS

ZUCCHINI LASAGNA ROLLS
ZUCCHINI LASAGNA ROLLS


ZUCCHINI LASAGNA ROLLS

INGREDIENTS


  • Ricotta Filling
  • 8 ounces part skim ricotta cheese
  • 4 ounces low fat cottage cheese
  • 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Other Ingredients:
  • 2 large zucchini cut lengthwise into 8 (1/4 inch thick) slices
  • 1 mild Italian turkey sausage, cooked and crumbled (optional)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce, store bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
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INSTRUCTIONS


  • Ricotta Filling
  • Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour into a bowl and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
  • Grilled Zucchini
  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
  • While the grill is heating, slice the zucchini lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick planks.
  • Spray with cooking spray or brush with oil both sides of the zucchini planks, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place the zucchini on the hot grill and cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until the zucchini is soft and pliable.
  • Remove from the grill and cool until they can be handled.
  • Assembling the Zucchini Lasagna Rolls
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray a 10.5 x 7" casserole dish or similar size with cooking spray.
  • Spread a 1/4 cup of the marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of the dish.
  • Blot any excess liquid off of the cooled planks of zucchini with paper towels.
  • Spoon about a tablespoon of the ricotta filling onto one side of the zucchini and spread it into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle a few of the cooked sausage crumbles on top of the filling.
  • Roll up the zucchini and place them seam side down in the casserole dish.
  • Top the zucchini rolls with the remaining marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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ZUCCHINI LASAGNA ROLLS
ZUCCHINI LASAGNA ROLLS



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