Zucchini Involtini stuffed with herbed ricotta in tomato sauce

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    154 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Zucchini Involtini stuffed with herbed ricotta in tomato sauce

This zucchini involtini recipe is the perfect way to celebrate in-season zucchini. Stuffed with herbed ricotta, it's a vegetarian dinner dream.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 kg (2lb) zucchini
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1-2 tsp salt

For the filling

  • 250 g (1 cup) smooth ricotta cheese
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 4 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella chese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the tomato sauce

  • 3 cups tomato sauce
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
  2. Slice the zucchini into thin slices using a sharp knife or mandolin. You want the slices to be thin so that they are easy to roll around the ricotta filling.
  3. Place in a large baking sheet in a single layer then drizzle with olive oil and season with salt.
  4. Place in the oven and roast for 10 minutes in a hot oven until the zucchini has softened.
  5. Remove from the oven and pat dry with paper towels. 
  6. To make the filling, stir together the ricotta, grated mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, herbs, garlic and lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. 
  7. Place two slizes of zucchini on a chopping board in front of you then add a one to two teaspoons of filling and roll into a tight roll.
  8. Pour the tomato sauce into the bottom of a baking dish and add the zucchini involtini.
  9. Top with mozzarella cheese then cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbling.
  10. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 154kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 1327mg (55%) Potassium 746mg (21%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 634IU (13%) Vitamin C 45mg (50%) Calcium 155mg (16%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 154 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 154kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 1327mg 55%
Potassium 746mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 634IU 13%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 155mg 16%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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