These Italian Zucchini Rolls are a fresh, flavorful twist on classic Italian flavors. Layers of thin zucchini wrapped around a savory filling of ground meat, and creamy feta, topped with Tomato Basil Sauce and parmesan. It’s perfect for low-carb entertainment.

Italian Zucchini Rolls

Italian Zucchini Rolls

Ingredients:

  • 1 large zucchini

  • 1 cup mix equal parts ground chuck, ground chicken, and ground pork

  • 1/2 cup of Emporium Selection Feta

  • 2 tbs of sour cream

  • 1tsp Italian Seasoning

  • 1/4 tsp of onion powder

  • 1 egg

  • Priano Tomato and Basil Sauce (or spaghetti sauce)

  • Emporium Selection Shredded Parmesan

  • Thyme

Instructions:

Cut off each end of the zucchini.

Using a wide vegetable peeler slice zucchini into long ribbons.

Lightly salt a large piece of parchment paper.

Layer ribbons vertically on salt, slightly overlapping each ribbon.

Sprinkle with salt.

Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Drain the water.

Flip zucchini over onto dry parchment.

Refrigerate for an hour.

Brown meat in a tsp of oil with Italian Seasoning and Onion Powder. Set aside and allow to cool completely.

Mix Feta and Sour cream.

Remove the zucchini from the fridge.

2 inches from the bottom of your zucchini, add a 2-inch-wide stripe of cheese mixture.

Top cheese with meat.

Wrap the bottom of the zucchini over the cheese.

Using the parchment paper as a guide, continue rolling until you have a complete roll.

Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Add a thin layer of spaghetti sauce to a baking dish’s bottom.

Transfer the Zucchini roll into the dish.

Lightly add spaghetti sauce on top of the roll.

Top with shredded parmesan.

Bake 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Jenica Weyand

Jenica "Hen" Weyand is a Director of Brand Experience with over 20 years of expertise in creative and technical writing. A multimedia artist and theater professional, Jenica combines her lifelong passion for the arts with her mission to promote global compassion. As the founder of House of Hen Studios, she shares thoughtful insights on life, complex topics, and comforting recipes, all aimed at fostering creativity, healing, and connection.

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