Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
440 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups
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Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups are as delicious as they are gorgeous — a surefire winner for your weeknight dinner rotation! With all of the traditional Italian flavors you know and love, but taken up a notch with a simple homemade seasoning mix. Plus, my secret salt trick will ensure you don't end up with a watery mess!
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Ingredients
- 4 large zucchini
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ small sweet onion finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 pound 90/10 ground beef
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
- fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped, optional
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut and remove ½ inch from each end of the zucchini. Using a mandoline, cut zucchini lengthwise into ¼-inch thick slices. (You can also use a knife, just be careful!) You should have about 24 slices.
- Line a large baking sheet with paper towels. Lay the zucchini flat (it’s okay if the pieces overlap slightly) and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic and continue cooking for another 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Push the onion and garlic to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking apart for 7-8 minutes, or until no longer pink. Meanwhile, line a plate with paper towels. Once beef is browned, transfer it to the paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- In a large bowl combine 1 cup of the mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined. Add the meat mixture to the cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
- Pour half of the marinara sauce into the bottom of a 9-inch square or 7 x 11-inch baking dish.
- Pat zucchini dry with additional paper towels. Spread 1 ½ tablespoons of the meat and cheese mixture along a zucchini slice. Roll zucchini slice up and place in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining cheese mixture and zucchini slices. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the roll-ups and top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese begins to bubble and brown slightly. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Italian seasoning: this homemade spice blend was used when testing this recipe.
- Salt: If your seasoning blend has added salt, you may need to adjust the amount of salt used.
- Slicing: The quickest and easiest way to get even slices is to use a mandoline. If you're slicing the zucchini by hand, trim one side to create a flat edge, place it flat-side down on the cutting board, and then cut the rest into uniform slices.
- Removing Moisture: Allow adequate time for the salt to extract as much water as possible. Dab the zucchini multiple times while it sits to ensure a less liquidy, firmer finished product.
- Storage: These lasagna roll-ups will keep well for up to 3-4 days when stored in the refrigerator. It is not recommended to freeze as you will likely end up with excess moisture upon thawing.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
440kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
134mg
(45%)
Sodium
1411mg
(59%)
Potassium
1047mg
(30%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1312IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
414mg
(41%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 134mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1411mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 1047mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1312IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 414mg | 41% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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