Description
This Zucchini Ravioli offers an irresistible flavor paired with a tasty filling of ricotta and Italian cheeses, making it an easy and homemade favorite for any dinner occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and ¾ cups homemade meat sauce (divided)
- 3 medium size zucchini
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces Italian blend shredded cheese (divided)
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF (191ºC). Line a 7" x 11" baking pan with 1 and ½ cups of sauce and set aside.
- Using a mandolin or vegetable slicer, slice the zucchini lengthwise to ¼" thickness, aiming for at least 32 total slices. Lay zucchini slices on a paper towel, sprinkle with salt, and let sit while making the filling.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, 4 ounces of the shredded cheese, grated parmesan, seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well, adjust seasoning to taste, then stir in the beaten egg.
- Blot the zucchini slices dry and arrange 4 slices like a lowercase "t". Place 2 heaping tablespoons of filling in the center, then fold the ends up to form a pocket. Place seam side down in the prepared pan.
- Top each ravioli with an additional tablespoon of filling and about ¼ cup of sauce. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top, then bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Cool for 15 minutes before serving. Cover leftover ravioli and refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months, thawing overnight in the refrigerator.
Notes
Ensure zucchini slices are adequately salted to draw out moisture for better texture.
Feel free to replace the meat sauce with a non-meat alternative for a vegetarian option.
These ravioli can be frozen for later, making meal prep a breeze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ravioli
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg