By Tony Bonanni
Ingredients
2-3 medium zucchini
1 c whole milk ricotta
½ c grated parmesan
1 lg egg
½ c chopped basil
3 c tomato sauce
1 c mozzarella, shredded
½ tsp granulated garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 deg F.
- Slice zucchini lengthwise into 1/8-inch slices – you will need about 16 slices. Arrange on paper towels, cover and allow to sit for 10 minutes (to remove some moisture).
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta, parmesan, egg, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Spread 1 tbsp of ricotta mixture onto zucchini slice and roll. Repeat.
- Pour olive oil onto baking dish and add 2 ½ c of sauce. Arrange zucchini on top, top with a tsp of sauce and top with mozzarella. Bake in oven for 25-30 mins. Allow to cool 15 mins.
- Plate and serve!
Note: Serves two to four people.
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