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Zucchini Roll Ups

URL: https://thehealthyepicurean.com/ricotta-beef-zucchini-roll-ups/

Ingredients

The filling

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, torn
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons coarse salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

The assembly

  • 24 ounces jar marinara or 2 cups homemade marinara
  • 5 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, sauté onion for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef and spinach, cooking for an additional 6-7 minutes until beef is browned.
  4. Stir in garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, then drain excess fat.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add ricotta, ¼ cup Parmesan, eggs, Italian seasoning, remaining salt, remaining pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes, mixing well.
  6. Pour marinara into the same skillet and set aside.
  7. Stack two zucchini slices, dollop a tablespoon of the ricotta mixture in the center, and roll tightly.
  8. Place the rolled zucchini in the skillet, repeating until all are filled.
  9. Top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan, then bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is browned and bubbly.
  10. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
367
Total fat
22g
Total carbohydrates
16g
Total protein
25g
Sodium
571mg
Cholesterol
122mg

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