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Layered Zucchini Ricotta Melts with Marinara You'll Love!

A delicious and healthy layered dish featuring zucchini, ricotta, and marinara sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium zucchinis sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Sprinkle the zucchini slices with salt and let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat them dry with paper towels.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly on the bottom.
  5. Layer half of the zucchini slices over the marinara sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture. Spread it evenly over the zucchini.
  6. Repeat the layering with the remaining zucchini slices and ricotta mixture. Top with the remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top.
  7. Drizzle olive oil over the top and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For added flavor, mix in some chopped spinach or cooked ground meat into the ricotta mixture.
  • Substitute the marinara sauce with pesto for a different flavor profile.

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