Delicious Three Cheese Zucchini Rollatini You’ll Love

Enjoy a delightful vegetarian dish with rich flavors in these Three Cheese Zucchini Rollatini, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 rollatini

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 97

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Zucchini

2 medium zucchini Use a mix of green and yellow for color.

For the Filling

15 ounces ricotta cheese Strain excess moisture.
½ cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated.
1 cup mozzarella cheese Shredded or sliced.
1 large egg Acts as a binder.
¼ cup fresh basil Chopped.
1 teaspoon oregano Fresh.
2 cloves garlic Minced.
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Sauce

1 cup tomato sauce/marinara Use a good quality brand.

Equipment

Oven
Baking Dish
Mandoline
mixing bowl

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Slice zucchini into 1/8-inch thin pieces.
Spread zucchini on a baking tray, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 5 minutes. Bake for 1 minute to soften.
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, ½ cup Parmesan, basil, oregano, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Spread ½ cup marinara sauce in a baking dish.
Overlapping two zucchini slices, spread 1 tablespoon of filling and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in the dish.
Drizzle with 1 to 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until cheese is browned and bubbling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollatiniCalories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This dish freezes beautifully before baking. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

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