Layered Zucchini Ricotta Melts: Cozy Nights with Marinara Bliss
Enjoy delicious layered zucchini ricotta melts topped with marinara sauce for a cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchinis into thin rounds.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the zucchini slices, followed by half of the ricotta cheese, and half of the marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the parmesan cheese on top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Season the top layer with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like basil or oregano.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Layered Zucchini Ricotta Melts, Marinara, Cozy Nights, Zucchini Recipes
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