Description
A delicious and comforting dish featuring layers of tender zucchini, creamy ricotta, and bubbly mozzarella in a vibrant marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- Fresh basil for garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes (for added spice)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchinis lengthwise into approximately 1/4-inch thick slices. Brush both sides of each zucchini slice with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish. Layer half of the zucchini slices in the dish. Spread half of the ricotta cheese evenly over the zucchini. Then, top with half of the marinara sauce and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining zucchini, ricotta, marinara, and mozzarella.
- Sprinkle dried oregano over the top layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil before serving. Optional: Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top for extra spice.
Notes
For a crunchier top, broil the dish for an extra minute at the end. You can assemble the dish a day ahead and bake it when ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg