Description
A delightful layered dish of zucchini, ricotta, marinara, and melty mozzarella—perfect for sneaking in veggies for picky eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Layer the zucchini: In a baking dish, arrange the sliced zucchini to cover the bottom completely.
- Add the ricotta: Spread a generous layer of ricotta cheese over the zucchini slices.
- Pour on the marinara: Layer marinara sauce over the ricotta for a lovely, tangy flavor contrast.
- Sprinkle the cheese: Add a handful of shredded mozzarella and a bit of grated Parmesan on top.
- Repeat: Continue layering the remaining ingredients, finishing with a combination of mozzarella and Parmesan to ensure a cheesy top layer.
- Season well: Sprinkle Italian seasoning, along with salt and pepper, and drizzle olive oil on top.
- Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish and serve: Let cool for a few minutes, then top with fresh basil if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to mix and match cheeses or add proteins like ground turkey or mushrooms for a heartier dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: zucchini, ricotta, meatless, vegetarian, pasta, baked dish, family dinner