Baked Zucchini Roll Ups With Pesto Goat Cheese Recipes

ZUCCHINI ROLL UPS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cut off the ends of the zucchini. Use a mandolin to slice the zucchini lengthwise into thin sheets, 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) thick.
• Arrange the zucchini slices in a single layer on the lined baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Roast zucchini slices in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until soft and mostly dry.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together tomato sauce, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic. Adjust salt to taste if needed. Spread 3/4 cup (177 ml) of the sauce at the bottom of an 8x8 square glass casserole dish (this one is the perfect size). Reserve the remaining sauce for later. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, Parmesan, egg, and Italian seasoning.
• Arrange the zucchini slices in a single layer on a large cutting board. Pat dry with paper towels to soak up any extra water or oil.
• Spread a tablespoon of ricotta mixture over each zucchini slice. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of mozzarella. Roll up tightly and place sideways into the baking dish. Repeat with all the zucchini slices.
• Top each zucchini roll with 1/2 tablespoon (7 ml) of the remaining sauce, then 1/2 tablespoon (7.05 g) of mozzarella.
• Bake for about 10 minutes, until the cheese on top is melted. Garnish with fresh basil.

BAKED ZUCCHINI ROLL UPS WITH PESTO GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Chop the ends off the zucchini. Use a mandolin or a sharp knife to slice to zucchini lengthwise into +/- 1/3" thick slices.
• In a small bowl, mix together the goat cheese, pesto, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Use a fork to stir until well-combined.
• One at a time, lay out the zucchini slices and spread the goat cheese mixture evenly across them. Just a thin layer!
• Lay spinach over top of the goat cheese, then place a cherry tomato at one end and being rolling.
• Once you finish rolling each pinwheel, place them on a skewer or use a toothpick to keep them in tact.
• Preheat the oven to 350º. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spread marinara sauce on the foil - and add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired! ;) Then place the pinwheels on the marinara sauce and move the baking sheet into the oven.
• Bake for 20 minutes, until goat cheese begins to melt and some of the zucchini is browning.
• Allow to cool, then garnish with fresh basil! (If you garnish with basil while the roll ups are still hot, the basil will brown and look burnt.)

ZUCCHINI ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Slice zucchini lengthwise into twelve 1/8-in.-thick slices. Top each slice with 1 rounded tablespoon cheese mixture. Roll up and secure with toothpicks; place seam side down in an ungreased 8-in. baking dish., Combine tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; pour over rolls. Cover and bake until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.