Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups Recipe

Forgoing the noodles means dinner is on the table in a fraction of the time that a traditional lasagna would take. This is the perfect recipe to make when you need to satisfy your craving for Italian without affecting your waistline. 

Tips for making Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups

• Slice your zucchini as thin as possible. You want the slices to be malleable so you can roll them up easily. Consider using a mandolin slicer to get those long, thin strips.
• Don’t skimp on the quality of your cheese. High-quality cheeses have much more flavor. Grate your parmesan and mozzarella fresh! Pre-shredded varieties tend to be dryer and less tasty.
• Try your hand at making homemade marinara sauce. This recipe is made in under 15 minutes!
• Place the loose end of a zucchini roll securely against another zucchini roll. This will help them keep their cute shape when baking in the oven.
• If you want to make Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups ahead of time, go for it! However, don’t bake the dish until you are ready to eat it. You want the cheese to be gooey and fresh, not stale and rubbery. Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups can be pre-assembled and stored in the refrigerator 24-hours in advance of baking.

Other Fillings to Try for Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups

This recipe is extremely versatile, which is awesome for all you keto folks out there who need a good toolbelt of recipes to survive life without carbs. Here are some great alternatives when you need to switch things up: 

• Meat Sauce: Make marinara sauce and add in some ground pork or beef. 
• Cheese Sauce: Swap out the marinara sauce for my Easy Alfredo Sauce (5 Minutes) to make a creamier “lasagna”. 
• Zucchini Roll-Ups with Chicken: Up the protein content in this dish by rolling up some shredded chicken inside the zucchini. In a rush? Grab a store-bought rotisserie chicken to make the shreds. 
• Mushroom Sauce: Saute some mushrooms in butter, salt and pepper and a clove of fresh garlic. Add the cooked mushrooms into either alfredo or marinara sauce. 
• Top it with Pesto: Once the lasagna comes out of the oven, top it with some spoonfuls of pesto (store bought or homemade) to add a pop of color and an herb-y flavor. 

Add in More Veggies: Sautee up some spinach and roll it up in your zucchini. This goes great with an alfredo sauce base. You could also use kale if your feeling extra-healthy!

Other Delicious Zucchini Recipes

• Best Zucchini Ravioli Recipe
• Vegetable Zucchini Spread Recipe
• Zucchini Bake

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Recipe

Zucchini Roll-Ups Recipe

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Servings

6 People

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Skip out on the noodles and make low-carb, keto-friendly Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups instead. Best described as a guilt-free version of lasagna, this dish is super easy to make and calls for simple, wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

• 3 zucchinis
• 16 oz ricotta cheese
• 16 oz mozzarella cheese grated
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp garlic salt with parsley
• 1/4 bunch fresh basil leaves
• 16 oz pasta sauce

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Instructions

• Prepare all ingredients for the recipe.
  
• Combine ricotta, eggs, parmesan, basil, garlic salt and fresh garlic together.
  
• Slice all zucchini into long strips. Spread half of the sauce on the bottom of the baking pan. Spread cheese mixture onto the zucchini strips, Roll them up.
  
• Line them up together on a baking dish. You can line them up as you wish, standing up or sideways.
  
• Top it off with the rest of the sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  
• Bake at 350F for 20 minutes or until the cheese is golden on top.
  

Nutrition Facts

Zucchini Roll-Ups Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 452 Calories from Fat 279

% Daily Value*

Fat 31g48%

Saturated Fat 18g90%

Cholesterol 160mg53%

Sodium 1090mg45%

Potassium 674mg19%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 33g66%

Vitamin A 1520IU30%

Vitamin C 23.2mg28%

Calcium 666mg67%

Iron 2.1mg12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.