Zucchini Roll Ups are the perfect way to get your favorite lasagna flavors without all of the carbs. Enjoy this flavor-packed zucchini lasagna roll dish with just a few ingredients in less than 30 minutes!
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
- Fast. Have a tasty meal on the table in under 30 minutes.
- Easy. Simply follow a few easy steps. Prepare the zucchini, add the filling, roll, and bake.
- Low Carb. Only 7 net carbs per serving.
- Gluten Free. Skip the noodles and use zucchini instead!
- Vegetarian. Great for your next Meatless Monday or to impress any Vegetarian in your family.
Ingredients You'll Need
The list of ingredients for this dish is slightly longer than some of my other more popular recipes, but I promise you it is absolutely worth it. Many of the ingredients are spices that are pantry staples, so you'll likely already have them on hand anyway.
Here's what you need before you get started:
For The Roll Ups
- Zucchini
- Cream Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Spinach
- Basil
For The Sauce
- Garlic
- Fire Roasted Tomatoes
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Fennel Seeds
- Oregano
- Basil
How To Make Zucchini Roll Ups
If you've ever made lasagna roll ups with pasta, the idea is very similar. The only difference is that this zucchini lasagna roll recipe uses zucchini strips instead of pasta. The steps are incredibly simple, as you'll see below.
To Prepare the Zucchini Roll Ups
- Use a mandoline to thinly slice zucchini vertically, creating long strips.
- Place the strips of zucchini on a paper towel to begin absorbing excess moisture.
- Mix together cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, chopped spinach, minced garlic, and salt to create the filling.
- Place 4-6 slices of zucchini on a flat surface, slightly overlapping, to create a "noodle" base to add the filling.
- Add a small amount of filling to one end of the zucchini "noodle" and roll lengthwise.
To Prepare The Sauce
This sauce recipe is my amazing no cook Keto Marina Sauce. It's great for pasta, dipping, and even to make low carb pizza or keto pizza casserole!
- Place all sauce ingredients listed above in a blender.
- Blend until the sauce is at your preferred consistency.
That's it! Only two simple steps to make this flavor-packed. tomato sauce!
Once you have prepared the sauce and the zucchini lasagna rolls, cover the bottom of a baking dish with sauce and carefully place the zucchini roll ups on top of the sauce. They should be approximately an inch apart.
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake until the zucchini is tender and the sauce is bubbling.
Tips And Tricks For Making Zucchini Lasagna Rolls
- Use a mandoline slicer for super thin slices of zucchini. This will ensure they cook quickly and are tender.
- Thoroughly pat the zucchini dry before adding the filling. If there is too much moisture left on the vegetable, they will be hard to roll and keep cohesive while serving.
- For an even more decadent dish, add additional mozzarella and parmesan cheese and broil for 2-3 minutes after the initial cook time. This will give you a bubbly cheese "crust" over the top of your zucchini roll ups.
Zucchini Roll Ups Variations
- Make them meaty. Add browned Italian sausage or ground beef to the zucchini roll ups.
- Use Squash. Use a summer squash to make veggie strips instead of zucchini if you have extra in your crisper or garden.
- Change up the cheese. Not a fan of cream cheese? Try ricotta or cottage cheese as a filling instead.
- Switch up the sauce. If you're more of a fan of white or cream sauces, feel free to try this dish with one of those instead. It's guaranteed to be just as satisfying!
How Long Do They Last?
For the best results, I would suggest enjoying these zucchini roll ups within 4-5 days of preparing them. The zucchini will continue to release a small amount of water after they are cooked, so the longer they sit, the more delicate the vegetable will become. This changes the texture significantly.
What To Serve With Them
These Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups are an incredible meal by themselves, but if you want to kick your dinner up a notch, consider serving one of these tasty side dishes with them:
More Delicious Low Carb Recipes
- Korean Cucumber Salad
- Instant Pot Butter Chicken
- Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
- Low Carb Beef Stroganoff
- Big Mac Salad
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Ingredients
For The Sauce
- 12 oz Canned Fire Roasted Tomatoes
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Dried Basil
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
For The Zucchini Rolls
- 4 Zucchini
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 8 oz baby spinach
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
To Make The Sauce
- Combine all of the sauce ingredients into a blender
- Blend until it reaches the desired texture
To Make The Zucchini Roll Ups
- Use a mandoline to thinly slice zucchini vertically, creating long strips.
- Place the strips of zucchini on a paper towel to begin absorbing excess moisture.
- Mix together cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, chopped spinach, minced garlic, and salt to create the filling.
- Place 4-6 slices of zucchini on a flat surface, slightly overlapping, to create a "noodle" base to add the filling
- .Add a small amount of filling to one end of the zucchini "noodle" and roll lengthwise.
To Assemble The Dish
- Place a small amount of the sauce on the bottom of a casserole dish. It should completely cover the bottom of the dish.
- Carefully place the prepared zucchini roill ups in the dish
- Drizzle any remaining sauce around and over zucchini lasagna rolls
- Bake at 375 for 40 minutes or until the zucchini is tender and the sauce is bubbly.
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Don't forget to check out my other Keto cookbooks.
Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats, and Easy keto in 30 minutes.
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