Zucchini Roll-Ups

Name: Zucchini Roll-Ups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 medium zucchini; 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield 3 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

For a gluten- and grain-free version of lasagna, look no further than our healthy zucchini roll-ups.

Ingredients

1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium zucchini
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Slice zucchini lengthwise into twelve 1/8-in.-thick slices. Top each slice with 1 rounded tablespoon cheese mixture. Roll up and secure with toothpicks; place seam side down in an ungreased 8-in. baking dish.
Combine tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; pour over rolls. Cover and bake until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

4 roll-ups: 175 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 643mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat.

We love lasagna, but these zucchini roll-ups are a little healthier and a lot quicker! Using zucchini "pasta" also makes the dish gluten free and grain free. To make zucchini strips, use a box grater or mandoline to get even slices. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Recipe Creator

Community Cook