Zucchini Rollatini
Zucchini Rollatini is a delightful low-carb dish that brings the comfort of Italian cuisine to your table without the guilt of heavy pasta. This warm and cheesy recipe features thinly sliced zucchini rolled around a savory filling of creamy ricotta, flavorful Italian sausage, and fresh herbs, all baked in a rich marinara sauce. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy weeknight meals, Zucchini Rollatini is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrition. Whether you’re following a keto diet or simply looking to enjoy a healthier alternative to traditional lasagna, this recipe will wow your taste buds and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 small/medium zucchini
- 1 cup Keto Marinara Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage (ground)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 whole egg
- Fresh herbs: basil and parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Thinly slice zucchini and sprinkle with salt; let sit for 20 minutes.
- Pat zucchini dry and bake on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Brown Italian sausage in a skillet until cooked; allow to cool.
- In a bowl, mix sausage with ricotta, parmesan, egg, herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread filling onto each zucchini slice and roll tightly.
- Layer marinara sauce in a casserole dish; place rolls seam-side down.
- Top with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rollatini (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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