Zucchini Ricotta Bake Food

ZUCCHINI RICOTTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices. Place in a basket over 1 in. of boiling water. Cover and steam until just tender, 5-6 minutes. Drain; pat dry. , In a large bowl, combine ricotta, egg substitute, 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons Parmesan, parsley, oregano, basil and pepper; set aside. , Spread a third of the spaghetti sauce in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Cover with half of the zucchini, ricotta mixture and mozzarella. Repeat layers of sauce, zucchini, ricotta mixture and mozzarella. Cover with remaining sauce., Combine remaining crumbs and Parmesan; sprinkle over top. Cover and bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until golden brown, 15 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

RICOTTA STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
• Scoop out the seeds of each zucchini half with a spoon. Season the hollowed-out halves with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper.
• Mix together the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper in a bowl. Divide cheese mixture between four zucchini halves. Arrange stuffed zucchini on greased baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until zucchini is tender and filling is beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

ZUCCHINI AND RICOTTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Mix zucchini, garlic, mint, olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt in a large bowl until zucchini is evenly coated; transfer to a baking dish.
• Drop dollops of ricotta cheese atop zucchini mixture. Season with cayenne pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until zucchini is tender and cheese is browned, about 30 minutes.

ZUCCHINI RICOTTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Pour the breadcrumbs and almond meal into a shallow dish and add salt & pepper to taste, mix until combined.
• If using the eggwhite, dip the zucchini rounds in the eggwhite and then coat in the breadcrumb mixture. If using cooking spray, spray both sides of the zucchini and then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
• Place the zucchini rounds on a foil lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping once half way through.
• Remove zucchini from the oven, spray an 8x8 (or similar size) baking dish with cooking spray and cover the bottom with a layer of the baked zucchini rounds.
• Add dollops of ricotta over the zucchini and then pour sauce over the entire layer of zucchini,
• Repeat the layering process until the zucchini are gone.
• Bake in the 400 degree oven for another 10 minutes.
• Remove, garnish with basil and serve warm.

ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Grease a 3 quart casserole dish.
• Mix ricotta cheese, oregano, chives, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• In order given, layer half of each: zucchini, onion, tomato, green pepper, tomato sauce, grated cheddar and ricotta mixture.
• Repeat layers.
• Top with crumbs and parmesan cheese.
• Bake, covered, at 350 for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.

ZUCCHINI LASAGNA ROLL UPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 9-inch baking dish. Set aside.
• Slice the zucchini, lay them flat on a baking sheet or any other flat surface, sprinkle with salt, and set aside for 15 minutes.
• Spray a skillet with cooking spray and set over medium heat.
• Add spinach to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, or until wilted.
• Remove spinach from skillet and let cool for a couple minutes.
• In a medium bowl, combine prepared baby spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix until thoroughly combined.
• Lay out the slices of zucchini on a cutting board (or any other working surface), wipe them down, and place a spoonful of the ricotta mixture on top of each zucchini slice.
• Roll up and transfer to the prepared baking dish, seam-side down.
• Repeat with remaining zucchini and ricotta mixture.
• Spoon marinara on top of the zucchini, and sprinkle all over with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly and the zucchini is tender.
• Garnish with basil ribbons.
• Serve.

SPINACH AND RICOTTA ZUCCHINI CANNELLONI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 210°C | 410°F. Prepare a shallow baking dish with half of the pasta sauce. Set aside. Using a mandolin, slice Zucchini lengthwise to create wide ribbons. Set aside.
• Place spinach in a large bowl and squeeze out any excess liquid and discard. Mix in the ricotta, eggs, garlic and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese until all ingredients are well combined. Mix through salt to taste.
• Place two zucchini ribbons on top of each other (as pictured above); spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture onto the smallest end. Roll up to form a cannelloni and place into a shallow baking dish, open end facing up. Repeat with remaining zucchini and spinach mixture. Pour the remaining sauce over the 'cannelloni,' and top with remaining cheese.
• Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbling and the zucchini is soft when tested with a fork or toothpick.

STUFFED ZUCCHINI WITH RICOTTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven 400°F (200°C). Have ready one or two baking trays that will fit the zucchini halves snugly.
• Cut the zucchini half. Using a teaspoon or melon baller remove the pulp from the centre. Be sure to keep the skin intact. Sprinkle the zucchini shells with a little salt. Finely chop the zucchini pulp.
• Heat 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is soft but not brown about 5 minutes.
• Add the zucchini pulp and cook until tender.
• Add breadcrumbs and mix well. Remove from heat.
• In a bowl mix together basil, ricotta, pecorino, lemon rind and egg. Add onion/zucchini mixture. Mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• To make the tomato sauce return the frying pan to the heat. Into the frying pan add oil and garlic for the sauce. Fry gently until fragrant. Add the pureed tomatoes and allow to simmer for a few minutes.
• Pour tomato sauce into baking tray/s.
• Using a small spoon filling the zucchini shells with the ricotta mixture and nestle into the tomato sauce.
• Sprinkle over extra grated pecorino.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until zucchini are tender and tops are nicely browned.

ZUCCHINI RICOTTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Coat a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices.
• Place in a basket over 1 inch of boiling water.
• Cover and steam for 5-6 minutes or until just tender.
• Drain; pat dry.
• In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg substitute, 3 Tablespoons bread crumbs, 3 Tablespoons Parmesan, parsley, oregano, basil and pepper; set aside.
• Spread a third of the spaghetti sauce in prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons bread crumbs.
• cover with half of the zucchini, ricotta mixture and mozzarella.
• Cover with remaining sauce.
• Combine remainin crumbs and Parmesan; sprinkle over top.
• cover and bake for 45 minutes.
• Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer.
• Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

ZUCCHINI PASTA WITH RICOTTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Brush two rimmed baking sheets with oil. Arrange zucchini in a single layer on sheets and brush tops with oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast zucchini until tender and lightly golden in parts, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add oil, lemon zest, and zucchini and toss to combine. Serve pasta topped with ricotta.

ZUCCHINI LASAGNA ROLL UPS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Lay zucchini slices flat in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle each side with 1/4 teaspoon salt; let stand 15 minutes. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat. In a medium bowl, combine sausage, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, basil and garlic; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spread 1 cup marinara sauce sauce onto the bottom of a 1o-inch oven-proof skillet; set aside. Spread 1 tablespoon ricotta mixture evenly along each zucchini slice; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese. Roll up and place in the prepared skillet; repeat with remaining zucchini slices and filling. Top with remaining 1/2 cup marinara sauce and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella. Place into oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until lasagna rolls are heated through and the cheese is beginning to brown. Serve immediately.

RICOTTA AND ZUCCHINI CANNELLONI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Place the peas in a colander and rinse them under hot running water to thaw. Drain well and place in a big bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, roughly mash the peas. Crack the eggs on top and add the ricotta, spinach, mint, lemon rind, salt and pepper. Mix well with a spatula.
• Place 1 heaped tablespoon of the pea mixture at one end of each slice of zucchini. Roll up the slices to enclose the filling.
• Pour the puree into a 22cm x 30cm (2-litre-capacity) baking dish. Nestle the zucchini rolls into the dish so they fit snugly. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and bake for 30 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Wear your oven gloves to take the dish from the oven and allow to cool a little, before spooning onto serving plates.