Zucchini Spinach Manicotti

Name: Zucchini Spinach Manicotti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 large zucchini; 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese; 1 egg; 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and patted dry; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/8 tsp salt; Pinch nutmeg; 1 cup tomato sauce

6 steps

Prep:20minCook:25min

1 lean, 3 green, 1 condiment

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:07:53 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories359.2 kcal (18%)

Total Fat22.9 g (33%)

Carbs16.4 g (6%)

Sugars5.6 g (6%)

Protein23.9 g (48%)

Sodium509.9 mg (25%)

Fiber3.3 g (12%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

2zucchini

large

1 ½ cupsricotta cheese

1egg

1 cupfrozen spinach

thawed and patted dry

1 ½ cupsshredded mozzarella cheese

¼ cupgrated parmesan cheese

⅛ tspsalt

ground nutmeg

1 cuptomato sauce

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

OvenPreheat

Step 2

Using a mandoline slicer, slice zucchini lengthwise into 1/8 inch thick slices, set aside.

Step 3

In a medium-sized bowl, combine ricotta, egg, spinach, 1/2 cup mozzarella, parmesan, salt and nutmeg.

Step 4

Layer three slices of zucchini parallel to each other, and so that they are slightly overlapping one another. Place a large spoonful of ricotta mixture on one end of the zucchini slices and roll up the zucchini. Place the stuffed zucchini next to each other into a lightly-greased 9x9" baking dish.

Step 5

Pour tomato sauce over top of zucchini and then sprinkle with cheese.

Step 6

Bake for 25 minutes.