These Keto Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups are a savory meal with a creamy texture. We prepare these roll-ups with ricotta cheese, black pepper, keto marinara sauce, salt, Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, zucchini, garlic, Parmesan cheese, egg, basil or parsley, and olive oil. These roll-ups don’t contain any gluten. You can make these roll-ups earlier, as they store nicely in the freezer for 30-60 days. These roll-ups contain 280 calories and four g of net carbs. We make these roll-ups in almost fifty minutes. You can make these roll-ups with vegan products for dairy allergies. These Keto Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups are excellent as sides, breakfasts, dinners, events, lunches, celebrations, snacks, and special gatherings. You can serve these roll-ups with garlic butter sauce, cucumber salad, sautéed green beans, grilled chicken, or red pepper flakes.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Diet: Keto
- Cuisine: Italian
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Prep duration: Twenty minutes
- Course: Main Course
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Portion Size: 2–3 roll-ups
- Cooking Mode: Baking
- Total Servings: 4 servings
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 50 minutes
TOOLS:
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Bowl
- Baking dish
- Spoon
- Paper towels
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 large zucchini
- Ricotta cheese, 1 cup
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Mozzarella cheese, 1 cup
- One tablespoon of olive oil
- Parmesan cheese, half a cup
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup keto marinara sauce
- 1 large egg
- Two tablespoon of basil or parsley
- 2 cloves of garlic
- ½ tsp salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ZUCCHINI:
- Zucchini provides a soft & moist texture to the roll-ups. Alternatively, we may utilize yellow squash or eggplant.
RICOTTA CHEESE:
- Ricotta cheese gives a rich & creamy filling. Heavy cream, blended cottage cheese, or mascarpone cheese can be used in its place.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- Mozzarella cheese delivers a stretchy & flexible texture. We can replace it with Monterey Jack or provolone.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Parmesan cheese offers a nutty & salty flavor. You can swap it with Grana Padano or Pecorino Romano.
KETO MARINARA SAUCE:
- Keto marinara sauce is used to provide an original Italian flavor. We can utilize homemade or packaged marinara sauce.
EGGS:
- Eggs aid in combining the filling of ricotta cheese. You may switch it out with a cream or mascarpone cheese.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Make thin strips of the zucchini with a knife.
- Take the paper towels to completely dry the zucchini strips.
- Use olive oil to coat the slices of zucchini.
- Bake them for eight minutes at 190 degrees C till they are softer.
- Properly stir the Italian seasoning, egg, salt, ricotta cheese, garlic, pepper & parmesan cheese in a vessel till they are mixed.
- Cover a dish with a thin coating of marinara sauce.
- Distribute a tbsp. of a mixture of cheese on all the strips of zucchini.
- Gently make from all the strips & put them in a dish.
- Equally spread the mozzarella cheese & leftover marinara sauce on all the roll-ups.
- Bake for twenty-five minutes at 375 degrees F till they are brown & become bubbly.
- Serve these roll-ups with fresh parsley or basil.
TIPS:
- Cool the dish for five minutes after baking so the texture will be firm.
- We utilize a mandoline slicer to make equally thin strips of zucchini.
- Avoid filling the zucchini too much to maintain the roll-ups intact.
- You can utilize a keto marinara without any sugar.
- Gently mix the zucchini with salt and cool it for ten minutes to drain the extra water.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SAUCES:
- Alfredo Sauce
- Pesto Sauce
- Marinara Sauce
- Garlic Butter Sauce
SALADS:
- Caesar Salad
- Cucumber Salad
- Avocado Salad
- Spinach Salad
VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Roasted Asparagus
- Garlic Broccoli
- Sautéed Green Beans
- Creamed Spinach
PROTEIN SIDES:
- Grilled Chicken
- Garlic Shrimp
- Baked Salmon
- Italian Sausage
TOPPINGS:
- Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Basil
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Chopped Parsley
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep the remaining in a tight box and store for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- Store the cooled roll-ups in a closed vessel for almost thirty-sixty days.
FAQs:
Will I make these roll-ups without any dairy component?
- Yes, you can prepare these roll-ups with non-dairy items.
Can I include meat in this recipe?
- Yes, you can include Italian sausage, cooked ground beef, or turkey in the ricotta mixture.
Can I prepare these zucchini lasagna roll-ups earlier?
- Yes, you can assemble them & chill them for twenty-four hours earlier and then serve.
How can I maintain a dry texture of the zucchini lasagna?
- You can bake the slices of zucchini, completely dry them, and then assemble them.
Do these roll-ups contain any gluten?
- No, there is no gluten in these roll-ups.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 280 kcal
Sodium: 480 mg
Net Carbs: 4 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fats: 19 g
Proteins: 17 g
Portion size: 2–3 roll-ups
Total Carbs: 6 g