Layered Zucchini Ricotta Melts with Marinara Recipe
These Layered Zucchini Ricotta Melts with Marinara are a delicious and wholesome way to enjoy zucchini. With layers of zucchini, ricotta cheese, marinara sauce, and mozzarella, this dish is a flavorful and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini:
- 2 medium zucchini (sliced lengthwise)
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Additional:
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease dish: Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Layer zucchini: Layer half of the zucchini slices in the baking dish.
- Add ricotta: Spread half of the ricotta cheese evenly over the zucchini.
- Add marinara and cheese: Top with half of the marinara sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layers: Repeat layers with remaining zucchini, ricotta, marinara, and mozzarella.
- Season and bake: Sprinkle with dried oregano. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Zucchini Ricotta Melts, Marinara, Baked Zucchini, Vegetarian, Italian
