Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups

5 from 2 votes

These Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups are a great low carb alternative to traditional lasagna. And you won't believe how easy it is to throw together for a weeknight dinner!

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1 10

Makes: 6 servings

Net Carbs: 8

Calories: 417

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

US CustomaryMetric

4 large zucchini
1 lb ground beef or pork
2 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 15 oz. tub ricotta
2 cups mozzarella cheese divided
¾ cup parmesan cheese divided
1 large egg
2 cups tomato sauce
Fresh minced parsley for garnish optional

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F
Slice the zucchini lengthwise into ⅛” thick slices, arrange onto a paper towel and sprinkle with salt to draw out excess moisture; allow to sit for 20 minutes
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the beef, garlic, italian seasoning, salt and pepper until fully cooked, drain and allow to cool
In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta, cooled beef mixture, 1 cup of mozzarella, ½ cup of parmesan cheese, and the egg until fully mixed
Add half the tomato sauce to the bottom of a casserole dish
Blot excess moisture off the zucchini slices, then spread the ricotta mixture in an even layer along the zucchini
Roll the zucchini into a tight spiral, then arrange on top of the sauce in the casserole dish; repeat until all slices have been rolls
Add the sauce to the top of the rolls
Followed by the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses
Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then remove cover and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes
Allow to cool for 10 minutes, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 30gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 897mgPotassium: 855mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1037IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 409mgIron: 3mgNet Carbs: 8g

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.