Zucchini Lasagna Swirls ~ Keto Goodness

I have lost a huge amount of weight in 2019 staying on a ketogenic diet. I have been experimenting with all kinds of Keto-friendly recipes. Here is one that is super yummy and healthy you may enjoy.

 

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INGREDIENTS: 

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

4 large zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 24 ⅛-inch-thick strips

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

¾ pound ground Italian sausage, casing removed

1½ cup part skim ricotta cheese

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan

1 large egg

¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups marinara sauce, divided

2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided

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PREPARATION:

Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Lay zucchini slices flat in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle each side with 1/4 teaspoon salt; let stand 15 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat.  In a medium bowl, combine sausage, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, basil and garlic; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  Spread 1 cup marinara sauce onto the bottom of a 1o-inch oven-proof skillet; set aside.  Spread 1 tablespoon ricotta mixture evenly along each zucchini slice; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese. Roll up and place in the prepared skillet; repeat with remaining zucchini slices and filling.

Top with remaining 1/2 cup marinara sauce and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella. Place into oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until lasagna rolls are heated through and the cheese is beginning to brown.  SAY YES and Serve immediately to the one you love. XXXOOO III