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Cheesy Zucchini Involtini – Healthyish Foods

Cheesy Zucchini Involtini

This cheesy zucchini involtini recipe is easy to make and perfect for summer. For a heartier meal, add a side of al dente pasta.
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Ingredients

  • 3-4 zucchini , sliced in ¼ thick slices, 40 slices makes 20
  • 1 tablespoon Private Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil , Delallo Foods
  • 1 jar Pomodoro Marinara Sauce, Delallo Foods
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese, Delallo Foods, plus extra as garnish
  • 16 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1.5 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper , plus extra as garnish
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped small

Equipment

  • 1 mandoline for slicing zucchini
  • 1 baking tray
  • 1 oven safe saute pan

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Over medium / low heat, add one jar of Delallo Pomodoro Marinara Sauce to a sauce pot.
    Grab a baking tray and drizzle it with Delallo Private Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Using a mandoline, slice the zucchini and place it flat on the baking tray. Bake for 3-4 minutes so the zucchini is soft enough to roll.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the whole milk ricotta cheese, Delallo grated parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and one egg yolk. Mix well.
  • Layer the edges of two zucchini together so it gives you more surface area for the cheese. Add two tablespoons of the ricotta cheese mixture to the zucchini and roll them up. Once they’re all rolled, nestle them into the warmed sauce.
  • Top with extra grated parmesan and cracked black pepper. Option to add red pepper flakes and shredded mozzarella. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes. Broil for 2-3 minutes for a crispy top.
    Top with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy. Serve hot and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 74kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 343mg, Potassium: 217mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 362IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 85mg, Iron: 1mg