Keto Lasagna Roll Ups With Zucchini
Keto Lasagna Roll Ups With Zucchini transform thinly sliced zucchini into tender, cheese-filled rolls baked in a sugar-free marinara sauce. The combination of ricotta, cream cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese creates a rich, creamy filling seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic powder. Salted zucchini slices release excess moisture before being rolled, ensuring the dish maintains a pleasant texture. Baking softens the zucchini strips and melts the cheese to golden edges, making this a low-carb alternative to traditional lasagna that serves well as a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini medium to large
- 3 cups marinara sauce sugar-free
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 ½ cups Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 large egg
- 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning dried
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
- salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set out a 9X13 inch baking dish. Pour the marinara in the baking dish and spread out evenly.
- Use a mandolin slicer (or vegetable peeler) to slice the zucchini into long paper-thin strips. Generously sprinkle the zucchini strips with salt to help release the moisture.
- In a large bowl, mix the ricotta, cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper. Mix until well combined.
- One at a time, lay a zucchini strip on a paper towel. Press the zucchini strip with the towel to remove excess moisture. Place about 2 teaspoons of cheese filling on the end of the strip and roll the zucchini strip around the cheese. Then set the roll in the baking dish, with the cheese facing up.
- Repeat until the pan is packed with zucchini lasagna roll ups.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until the cheese is golden around the edges. Serve warm.
Notes
- Salt the zucchini slices well before rolling to release excess moisture and prevent watery filling.
- Mix the cheeses thoroughly with eggs and seasonings for a smooth, cohesive filling.
- Consider using meat sauce in place of marinara for an extra protein boost.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 736mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 936IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 344mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.