Description
A delightful dish featuring tender zucchini topped with creamy ricotta, zesty marinara, and gooey mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into 1⁄4-inch thick strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush the zucchini slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the zucchini slices on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until slightly tender.
- Remove from the oven and spread a dollop of ricotta cheese on each slice.
- Top with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Make sure to slice the zucchini evenly for even cooking. Add your favorite herbs or spices to the ricotta for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: zucchini, ricotta, marinara, vegetarian, appetizer