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Zucchini Lasagna Rolls | Use zucchini instead of pasta in this healthy, gluten free lasagna recipe!
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4.52 from 31 votes

Zucchini Lasagna Rolls

Delicious lasagna rolls made using zucchini instead of pasta. A healthy, gluten free alternative with all the flavor of the traditional version!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: lasagna rolls, zucchini lasagna, zucchini lasagna rolls
Servings: 3 servings

Ingredients

Ricotta Filling

  • 8 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 4 ounces low fat cottage cheese
  • 3 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Black pepper to taste

Other Ingredients:

  • 2 large zucchini, cut lengthwise into 8 (1/4 inch thick) slices
  • 1 link mild Italian turkey sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Ricotta Filling

  • Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.

Grilled Zucchini

  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. While the grill is heating, slice the zucchini lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick planks.
  • Spray with cooking spray or brush with oil both sides of the zucchini planks, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the zucchini on the hot grill and cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until the zucchini is soft and pliable. Remove from the grill and cool until they can be handled.

Assembling the Zucchini Lasagna Rolls

  • Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Spray a 10.5 x 7 inch casserole dish or similar size with cooking spray. Spread a 1/4 cup of the marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of the dish.
  • Blot any excess liquid off of the cooled planks of zucchini with paper towels. Spoon about a tablespoon of the ricotta filling onto one side of the zucchini and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle a few of the cooked sausage crumbles on top of the filling.
  • Roll up the zucchini and place them seam side down in the casserole dish. Top the zucchini rolls with the remaining marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • If your cottage cheese and ricotta are on the watery side, I suggest draining the excess liquid from them prior to blending the filling.
  • Refrigerating the ricotta filling for 30-60 minutes helps it firm up.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 1020mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g