Description
A delicious combination of layers of zucchini, creamy ricotta, and rich marinara sauce make these Layered Zucchini Ricotta Melts a perfect dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchinis into thin rounds.
- In a baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce.
- Layer half of the zucchini slices over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta cheese over the zucchini.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, finishing with marinara and mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for more flavor.
- For a lower carb version, substitute zucchini with eggplant.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg