Zucchini Rolls

Anamaria Negoita

Delicate zucchini rolls stuffed with spinach, feta, and just a touch of cream cheese, baked to perfection and smothered in a rich, homemade marinara sauce—comfort food that’s fresh, flavorful, and easy to make.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Course Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean

Servings Servings

Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the zucchini rolls

2-3 medium zucchinis
1 tbsp cream cheese
1 egg
100 g feta crumbled
1 cup (30 g) fresh spinach chopped
Salt and pepper
A pinch of chili flakes
1 tbsp olive oil
50 g Grated mozzarella
Fresh parsley for garnish

For the marinara

2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion finely chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
1 can (400 g) tomato sauce or passata
1 tsp brown sugar

Instructions

Prepare the Zucchini: Slice the zucchinis lengthwise, pat them dry, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake until slightly tender.
Make the Marinara Sauce: Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until soft. Add minced garlic, cook briefly, then stir in tomato sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
Prepare the Filling: Mix cream cheese, egg, crumbled feta, chopped spinach, chili flakes, salt, and pepper until combined.
Assemble & Bake: Spread the filling on the zucchini strips, roll them up, and place in a baking dish. Spoon marinara over the rolls, sprinkle with grated mozzarella, and bake until the cheese melts and turns golden.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Baked Zucchini, marinara zucchini rolls, spinach feta rolls, Zucchini rolls

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