Cheesy Yellow Squash Roll Ups: Comfort Food Made Easy

Discover the magic of Yellow Squash Roll Ups with tender zucchini ribbons, creamy ricotta filling, and rich marinara sauce.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 3

Total Time 48

Servings: 6 rolls

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Roll-Ups

2 medium Zucchini Thinly sliced lengthwise
1 cup Ricotta Cheese
1 large Egg Beaten
0.5 cups Parmesan Cheese Finely grated
3 cloves Garlic Minced
0.25 cups Fresh Basil Chopped
0.25 cups Fresh Parsley Chopped (optional)
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded

For the Sauce

1 cup Tomato Sauce Italian-style marinara preferred
2 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing

For Extra Flavor

1 cup Mushrooms Sliced
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional
1 tsp Oregano Dried

Equipment

Baking dish
skillet
baking sheet
Medium bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prep Ingredients: Mince garlic, chop herbs, and grate Parmesan. Gather all ingredients.
Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, egg, Parmesan, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Prepare Zucchini: Slice zucchini, season, and roast in a preheated oven at 400°F for 8 minutes.
Cook Mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add mushrooms, and sauté until golden, about 5-7 minutes.
Assemble: Pour marinara into a baking dish, mix in sautéed mushrooms, roll zucchini with ricotta mixture.
Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F, sprinkle mozzarella over rolls, and bake for 10-15 minutes.
Cool & Serve: Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For meal prep, these roll-ups can be prepared in advance and frozen before baking. Bake directly from frozen when ready to enjoy.

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