Vegetarian Lasagna Rolls (Meal Kit)
Vegetarian Lasagna Rollwith zucchini noodles and a blend of fresh vegetables
Vegetarian lasagna rolls with zucchini and a lighter cheese mixture with garlic and parsley, baked in pasta sauce. A twist on the classic that is every bit as delicious and satisfying. Also makes a great make-ahead casserole. See the step-by-step tutorial below. |
FRESH INGREDIENTSZucchini Olive oil Pasta sauce Parmesan cheese Crushed red pepper flakes Fat-free ricotta cheese Goat cheese Part-skim Italian parsley leaves Garlic Salt and pepper |
INSTRUCTIONS |
1 Prepare the zucchini noodles Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Brush the zucchini slices with olive oil on both sides. Season lightly with salt. Arrange on a very large baking sheet (or use two baking sheets if needed). Bake in the 450 degree F heated-oven for 10-15 minutes. When ready, remove from the oven and let cool briefly. Turn the oven heat down to 350 degrees F. |
2 Make the filling In a mixing bowl, combine together the ricotta, goat cheese, shredded mozzarella, chopped parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Add a little olive oil and mix well with a spoon until the cheese mixture is well-combined. Spread an even layer of the cheese filling on each of the zucchini noodles. Top the cheese layer with a slice of the roasted zucchini, then roll the noodles tightly, keeping the seam down. |
3 Bake the lasagna rolls Prepare a 9" x 13" baking dish. Pour 3/4 of the pasta sauce and 1/2 cup water into the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange the lasagna rolls carefully in the baking sheet, then top with the remaining pasta sauce, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and more shredded mozzarella. |
4 Finish and garnish Bake in the 350 degrees F heated oven for 40 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately with your favorite crusted bread! Enjoy! |
Notes
Prepare ahead note: Once you've created the rolls, you can cover theme tightly and refrigerate overnight. Or you can freeze a portion for later. Arrange the unbaked rolls in one layer in a freezer-safe container (seam-side down as in the pictures). Freeze, and be sure to thaw in the fridge overnight before you bake in pasta sauce the next day.