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Zucchini Roll Up Lasagna

Zucchini Roll Up Lasagna: A Comforting Low-Carb Delight

This Zucchini Roll Up Lasagna is a gluten-free, low-carb delight that transforms zucchini into layers of cheesy goodness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Base
  • 3 medium Zucchini Slice into 1/8” thick planks
  • 1.5 teaspoons Salt To draw out moisture
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage Savory flavor
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Can swap with cottage cheese
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Nuttiness
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Basil Chopped
  • 0.25 cup Parsley Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Adds classic Italian taste
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing sausage
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Use as the flavorful base
For Topping
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Gooey topping

Equipment

  • Mandoline
  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the zucchini into 1/8” thick planks, sprinkle with salt, and allow to sweat in a colander for 1 hour.
  2. Pat the zucchini slices dry with paper towel after sweating.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the sausage until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove sausage and set aside, keeping rendered fat in the pan.
Filling
  1. Mix ricotta, Parmesan, basil, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a bowl.
Sauce
  1. Heat marinara sauce in the skillet, adding smoked paprika and minced garlic, for about 5 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Assemble zucchini slices with filling and sausage, folding them into ravioli shapes.
  2. Layer raviolis in a greased baking dish with sauce and mozzarella.
Baking
  1. Cover and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until cheese is golden.
Serving
  1. Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optimal when served fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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