Description
A healthy twist on classic Italian comfort food, combining zucchini noodles with rich ricotta, mozzarella, and marinara for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Layer half of the spiralized zucchini noodles in the baking dish, ensuring an even spread.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce over the zucchini noodles, covering them generously.
- Add half of the ricotta mixture on top, then sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining zucchini noodles, marinara sauce, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let the dish cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm garnished with fresh basil or parsley. Pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg