Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups

Swap out the lasagna noodles for zucchini. It’s LOW CARB & so much healthier! You won’t miss the noodles at all!

So when I made this for dinner one night, Ben said, “Oh, wow. This doesn’t suck.” I didn’t know what to make of that reaction. Then, about 3 minutes and 22 seconds later, he said, “Babe, I don’t know where this ranks in the things you’ve made but this definitely makes top 5.”

So that should basically summarize what this meal is all about.

We swap out the lasagna noodles for zucchini and roll them up in everything that is good in life – crumbled sausage, ricotta, Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, which is then baked in a pool of marinara sauce.

With everything that’s happening here, you won’t even miss the lasagna noodles. I promise. Plus, it’s low-carb, it makes enough to feed an army, and it is DUDE-friendly.

tips and tricks for success

• Salt the zucchini. Because zucchini has a high water content (94% water), salting the zucchini beforehand will help draw out the excess water, making it firmer and avoiding mushy, limp zucchini.
• Use your favorite meat. Italian sausage, ground beef, chicken or turkey will all work well here.
• Make ahead of time. Lasagna is a great dish to make ahead of time. Prep and assemble overnight, covered with aluminum foil and stored in the fridge.
• Freeze before baking. This will preserve the texture and prevent sogginess. Always use a freezer-safe baking dish, label, date and freeze up to 2 months.

Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups

Yield: 6 servings

Prep: 45 minutes minutes

Cook: 45 minutes minutes

Total: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Swap out the lasagna noodles for zucchini. It's LOW CARB & so much healthier! You won't miss the noodles at all!

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Ingredients

• 3 large zucchini, trimmed and sliced lengthwise into 24 ⅛-inch-thick strips
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¾ pound Italian sausage, casing removed
• 1 cup part skim ricotta cheese
• ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cups marinara sauce, divided
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided

Instructions

• Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Lay zucchini slices flat in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Season with salt, to taste; let stand 15 minutes.
• Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat.
• In a medium bowl, combine sausage, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, basil and garlic; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Spread 1 cup marinara sauce sauce onto the bottom of a large cast iron skillet over; set aside.
• Spread 1 tablespoon ricotta mixture evenly along each zucchini slice; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese. Roll up and place in the prepared skillet; repeat with remaining zucchini slices and filling. Top with remaining 1/2 cup marinara sauce and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella.
• Place into oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until lasagna rolls are heated through and the cheese is beginning to brown.
• Serve immediately.

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