Description
Indulge in a comforting and satisfying meal with our delightful Zucchini Rollatini. This low-carb dish features tender zucchini slices wrapped around a creamy filling made from ricotta cheese, ground turkey, and fresh herbs, all baked in a rich homemade marinara sauce. Perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to casual gatherings, this dish is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Each bite is a delightful combination of cheesy goodness and savory meat, making it a hit with everyone at the table. Plus, it’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time for added convenience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 small/medium zucchini
- 1 cup Keto Marinara Sauce
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
- ½ pound ground turkey
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 whole egg
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice zucchini into thin strips using a mandolin or knife; salt and let sit for 20 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Pat dry and bake on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
- In a frying pan, brown the ground turkey; combine with ricotta, parmesan, egg, garlic powder, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Assemble by placing filling on each zucchini slice and rolling them up.
- Arrange rolls seam-side down in a casserole dish layered with marinara sauce; top with more sauce and mozzarella.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rollatini (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg