Traditional lasagna gets a low-carb makeover in this easy Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups recipe. With a simple salt trick avoid watery squash and serve the best gluten-free and keto Italian meal!

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Prep Time 20 minutes

 Cook Time 40 minutes

 Total Time 1 hour

 Servings 6 servings

 Calories 353 kcal

Ingredients

• 3 large zucchini ends trimmed and cut 1/8-inch thick
• Salt
• 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• ½ cup sweet onion finely diced
• 3/4 lb. ground turkey
• 1 ½ cups Marinara sauce
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese divided
• 1 cup ricotta full-fat
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp. Italian seasonings
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Using a mandoline, cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/8 inch thick slices. (You can also use a knife, just be careful!) You should have about 24 slices.
3. Lay zucchini flat and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for at least 15 minutes. Before rolling, dab zucchini with a paper towel to get rid of excess moisture. (See note for an even less soggy way!)
4. In a large skillet over medium heat combine oil, crushed garlic, and onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until completely cooked through.
5. Pour 1 cup marinara sauce into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish.
6. In a medium bowl combine 1 cup mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasonings, salt and pepper. Mix until combined.  Add ground turkey mixture and stir until combined.
7. Place 1 ½ tablespoons of the turkey and cheese mixture along a zucchini slice. Roll zucchini slice up and place in a 9-inch square baking dish. Repeat with remaining cheese mixture and zucchini slices.
8. Pour remaining ½ cup marinara sauce over the roll-ups and top with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
9. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
10. Serve with fresh parsley and enjoy!  Serving size is 4 zucchini roll-ups.

Recipe Notes

*Follow step 3, but also refrigerate your zucchini roll-ups overnight.  Do this AFTER rolling them up but BEFORE baking them and adding the marinara.  After a few hours, they will have released a lot more moisture and you can simply drain out the extra liquid before adding your marinara sauce and baking.

Meal Prep and Storage

• To Prep-Ahead: Make the zucchini roll-ups and cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. Bring to room temperature before placing in the oven. You can also bake and then refrigerate or freeze.
• To Store: Keep any remaining roll-ups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• To Freeze: Prepare the recipe and let it cool completely. Then, store in a freezer-safe airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
• To Reheat: Warm leftovers quickly in the microwave, or reheat in an oven-safe dish in a 350° oven.

Expert Tips and Tricks

• Use a mandoline. This is the most precise, quick, and easy method to cut the zucchini.
• Release the moisture. Use the salt trick to get extra water out of the zucchini.
• Bump up the spice. Add crushed red pepper flakes into the ground turkey mixture.
• Use summer squash instead of zucchini. They have a super similar texture but will taste a tad bit sweeter.
• Make it simple. Skip the rolling up and layer the zucchini like noodles in lasagna form.

Nutrition Facts

Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 353Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 10g63%

Cholesterol 114mg38%

Sodium 931mg40%

Potassium 751mg21%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 32g64%

Vitamin A 1045IU21%

Vitamin C 22.8mg28%

Calcium 432mg43%

Iron 2.6mg14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.