Layered Zucchini Ricotta Melts: Easy and Delicious Marinara Delight
Enjoy a delightful dish of layered zucchini ricotta melts topped with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your 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.
- Add a layer of marinara sauce, followed by half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Drizzle olive oil on top and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg