ZUCCHINI RICOTTA BAKE

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What something different than a normal lasagna dish? This recipe will fit the bill and it is only 4 points.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs zucchini
15 ounces light ricotta cheese
1/2 cup fat free egg substitute
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs, divided
5 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 (26 ounce) jar low sodium spaghetti sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded part skim reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

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.

A GanG
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This zucchini ricotta bake is a great make-ahead meal. You can prepare it ahead of time and then bake it when you're ready to eat.


MR.R.K.CHAUHAN
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can add different vegetables, cheeses, and herbs to create a variety of different dishes.


Alexus Grace
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This zucchini ricotta bake was a great way to use up some leftover zucchini. It was easy to make and the flavor was delicious.


Pakiza Noori
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini, and this recipe definitely delivered. The ricotta cheese and the herbs gave the zucchini a really nice flavor.


Rakan_gaming
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This dish was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the cheesy sauce and the crispy zucchini.


Trever “Daddy” Wolverton
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I loved the creamy texture and the flavorful sauce of this zucchini ricotta bake. It was a perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Chukwu chikaodili Matthew
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This zucchini ricotta bake was a delicious and healthy meal. It was easy to make and the ingredients were affordable. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Lydia Guajardo
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the flavor was good. I would make it again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


Jayden Hendrix
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The zucchini ricotta bake was a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would use less olive oil next time I make it.


Abba Yusuf zakariya
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I found this recipe to be a bit too time-consuming. It took me over an hour to make, which is longer than I usually want to spend on a weeknight meal.


Abatan Waliat
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I think I would add some more herbs and spices next time I make it.


Adam Chikwenga
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I loved this recipe! The ricotta cheese and the seasonings really helped to balance out the flavor of the zucchini. I would definitely make this again.


Noah Sateh
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can add different vegetables, cheeses, and herbs to create a variety of different dishes. I've even made a version of this bake with sweet potatoes and goat cheese. It was delicious!


Afrasyab haider
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I had some zucchini that was starting to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The zucchini ricotta bake was delicious and it was a great way to use up my leftover zucchini


alinda christopher
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I've made this zucchini ricotta bake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The creamy ricotta cheese and the crispy zucchini are a perfect combination. I usually serve it with a side salad and some crusty bread.


roddy ricch lol
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious! I used fresh zucchini from my garden and the flavor was amazing. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy meal.


Lee Priest
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The zucchini and ricotta cheeses complemented each other perfectly, and the seasonings were spot-on. I'll be making this again for sure.


Shabi Jutt
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This zucchini ricotta bake was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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