Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini Roll-Ups
Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini Roll-Ups feature thin roasted zucchini planks wrapped around a creamy ricotta, herb, and lemon filling, then nestled in marinara and finished with bubbling mozzarella and Parmesan. The result is light yet comforting, with fresh basil and oregano lifting every bite. Serve this for a cozy weeknight dinner or as an elegant vegetable-forward main for guests.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini Roll-Ups, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) with the racks positioned in the top third and lower third.
- 2
Toss the zucchini slices with oil and 2 teaspoons salt on 2 large rimmed baking sheets; spread them in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes, rotating the baking sheets from top to bottom halfway through the cook time.
- 3
Remove from the oven and let the zucchini slices cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 4
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, egg, basil, oregano, lemon zest, pepper, garlic, 1 cup of the mozzarella, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt until combined.
- 5
Lightly coat a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1 cup marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of the baking dish. Gently pat the zucchini slices dry with paper towels. Spoon about 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of the ricotta mixture onto one end of one zucchini slice; roll it up and place the roll, seam side down, into the marinara in the dish. Repeat with the remaining zucchini slices and ricotta mixture.
- 6
Pour the remaining 1 cup marinara evenly over the centers of the zucchini rolls, leaving the ends exposed. Sprinkle the rolls evenly with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, slightly browned, and the zucchini is very tender, about 25 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with basil.
- Calories 331.85 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 16.03 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 24.18 g 9%
- Total Fat 19.28 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 8.35 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.08 g High --
- Cholesterol 84.12 mg High 28%
- Sodium 724.03 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 3.08 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 5.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.2 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 414.65 mg Good Source 32%
- Iron 1.63 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 552.83 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 49.85 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 12.61 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Roll Ups is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Dried Lemon Peel, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 331.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini Roll-Ups made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Dried Lemon Peel, Eggs, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini Roll-Ups?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 331.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini Roll-Ups easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini Roll-Ups healthy?
- Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini Roll-Ups has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 331.85 calories and 16.03 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 724.03 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.35 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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