Delicious Five Cheese Zucchini Roll Ups
A culinary masterpiece that blends the freshness of zucchini with an indulgent array of cheeses, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mandolin
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Zucchini
- 2 medium Zucchini Thinly sliced lengthwise.
Cheese Filling
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Well-drained.
- 1/2 cup Mascarpone Cheese
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated.
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/4 cup Crumbled Goat Cheese
Fresh Herbs
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil and Parsley Finely chopped.
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For brushing zucchini.
- 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground, to taste.
Marinara Sauce
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce For serving.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and trim the zucchinis, then slice them lengthwise into thin strips.
- Sprinkle zucchini strips with salt and let sit for 15-20 minutes to draw out moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mascarpone, Parmesan, mozzarella, and goat cheese until smooth.
- Add chopped herbs, salt, and pepper to the cheese mixture and stir well.
- Pat zucchini strips dry with a towel to remove excess moisture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil.
- Take a zucchini strip, place 1-2 tablespoons of cheese filling at one end, and roll it up.
- Place the roll-up seam-side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining strips.
- Drizzle the tops of the roll-ups with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until zucchini is tender and cheese is bubbling.
- Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over low heat for serving.
- Let roll-ups cool for a few minutes before serving with marinara sauce.
Notes
These roll-ups can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking. Serve with various dipping sauces for added flavor.