Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with Layered Zucchini Ricotta Melts with Marinara. This delightful dish features tender roasted zucchini layered with creamy ricotta and rich marinara sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, these melts are not only a feast for the senses but also a heartwarming reminder of family meals shared around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or oregano (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange zucchini slices on a lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over zucchini and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta with salt and pepper until smooth.
- In an oven-safe dish, layer roasted zucchini, spoonfuls of ricotta, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers as needed.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg