Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 medium zucchini (cut into 1/8-inch thick stripes lengthwise (about 30 strips))
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2/3 lb ground beef
  • 1 tsp salt for the ground beef
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2/3 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1 cup tomato or marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella

Instruction

  • Line the sliced zucchini on a large baking sheet or cutting board and season with salt on both sides. Let them stand for 15 minutes, then wipe off the released water.
  • Season ground beef with salt, pepper, onion powder, thyme, oregano, garlic powder and paprika. Cook in a skillet for 7-10 minutes, until fully cooked.
  • In a bowl combine the ricotta, egg, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup of mozzarella.
  • Add ground beef mixture to the ricotta mixture and mix to combine.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Add tomato sauce to the bottom of a baking dish or a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
  • Spread about 1 1/2 tbsp of the filling over each zucchini stripe and roll.
  • Place rolls vertically in the skillet over the sauce.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and zucchini is cooked.
  • Serve.