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Tomato Basil Zucchini Roll Ups

Zucchini stuffed with Ground Beef, Ricotta and Mozzarella Cheese and baked in a Tomato Basil sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Pan
  • Small Sauce Pan
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1 lb Ground Sirloin May substitute for Ground Turkey

Produce

  • 4 Large Zucchinis Washed, ends removed and sliced long wise into 1/2 inch or so slices. Approximately 4 slices each.
  • 1 Small Onion Diced
  • 1 Small Green Pepper Diced
  • Fresh Basil Leaves Cut into Slivers

Dairy

  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 16 oz Shredded Mozzarella

Pantry

  • 1 Jar of your favorite Marinara Sauce May Substitute for your homemade version.

Seasonings/Condiment

  • 2 tbsp Garlic Herb Seasoning No Salt
  • 2 tsp Onion Powder
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Sugar (Optional)

Oil

  • Olive Oil

Instructions
 

Zucchini Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Place sliced Zucchini on a baking sheet. Drizzle Olive Oil on both sides adding a pinch of Salt and Pepper to season.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until they are tender but not too mushy as you want them to hold their form when rolling up. When they are done, set them aside to cool down.

Meanwhile Ground Beef

  • Heat Skillet on Medium/High drizzling a little Olive Oil.
  • Begin sautéing chopped Onions and Peppers until they begin to soften.
  • Add your Ground Sirloin, 1 tablespoon of Garlic Herb Seasoning, 1 teaspoon of Onion Powder and a generous pinch of Salt & Pepper and continue cooking for 10-15 minutes or until the meat is cooked thoroughly. Drain any excess grease. Set aside to cool down some.

Sauce Preparation

  • Heat Marinara Sauce in pan on medium heat adding 1 tablespoon of Garlic Herb Seasoning, 1 teaspoon of Onion Powder, Basil, pinch of Salt & Pepper and a teaspoon or 2 of sugar (Optional). I like my sauce with a little sweetness. Stir until all ingredients are incorporated and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes or so.

Ricotta Preparation

  • Place Ricotta in a small mixing bowl.
  • Add Parmesan Cheese and a pinch of Salt & Pepper. Stir until all ingredients are incorporated.

Assembling Zucchini Roll Ups

  • Add a light layer of Marinara Sauce to the bottom of a baking dish.
  • Lay your Zucchini slices directly in front of you.
  • Gently spread a layer of Ricotta onto the Zucchini slices.
  • Spoon the cooked Ground Beef onto the Ricotta pressing it in as this will help keep the meat in place.
  • Add a layer of Shredded Mozzarella.
  • Starting from one end, gently roll the Zucchini up being sure to push in any filling if it starts to push out. May place a toothpick if needed to keep closed or you may lay seam side down directly into the dish. Continue the process until all slices are done.
  • Top off with additional Shredded Mozzarella and Sauce and bake for additional 20-25 minutes or until the Cheese is melted and sauce is piping hot.
  • Serve along side some warm Garlic Bread and a side Salad and enjoy!!
Keyword Ground Beef, Roll ups, Zucchini, Zucchini Roll ups