Three Cheese Zucchini Rollatini
Three Cheese Zucchini Rollatini is a delicious Italian-inspired dish featuring tender zucchini strips filled with a creamy blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. Baked in rich marinara sauce, this dish offers an irresistible combination of flavors and textures that will delight your family and friends. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-make recipe is as visually stunning as it is satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchinis (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Slice the zucchinis lengthwise into thin strips using a vegetable peeler or mandoline.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, half of the Parmesan, mozzarella, egg, basil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place two tablespoons of the cheese mixture at one end of each zucchini strip and roll tightly.
- Spread some marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange the rolled zucchini seam-side down in the dish.
- Top with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with the rest of the Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rollatini (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg