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Layered Zucchini Ricotta Melts

Layered Zucchini Ricotta Melts: 15 Min Prep

  • Author: Mason Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy these Layered Zucchini Ricotta Melts, a comforting and healthy dish perfect for any meal. This easy recipe features tender zucchini and creamy ricotta baked with marinara.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. This is your creamy ricotta mixture for the Zucchini Ricotta Bake.
  3. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
  4. Arrange half of the zucchini slices over the marinara sauce. This starts your Baked Zucchini Ricotta Layers.
  5. Spread half of the ricotta mixture evenly over the zucchini.
  6. Repeat the layers with the remaining zucchini and ricotta mixture.
  7. Top with the remaining marinara sauce and then sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and golden brown. This makes your Zucchini Ricotta Melts bubbly and delicious.
  9. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving your Zucchini and Ricotta Casserole.

Notes

  • You can add a layer of cooked spinach with the ricotta for extra flavor and nutrients.
  • Feel free to use your favorite marinara sauce.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the ricotta mixture.
  • This Zucchini Ricotta Bake without pasta is a great low-carb option.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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