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Layered Zucchini Ricotta Melts with Marinara

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A comforting dish featuring layers of baked zucchini with creamy ricotta and robust marinara sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F / 200°C.
  2. Carefully slice the zucchini lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick strips.
  3. Arrange the zucchini slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake zucchini slices for 8 minutes until slightly tender.
  5. Meanwhile, heat the marinara sauce with minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried basil until warmed through.
  6. In a bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, half of the grated Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  7. Remove the zucchini from the oven and lower the temperature to 375°F / 190°C.
  8. On each zucchini slice, spread a spoonful of the ricotta mixture, top with marinara sauce.
  9. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and remaining Parmesan over the assembled zucchini melts.
  10. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves before serving.

Notes

These melts are delightful on their own but can be paired with a salad or crusty bread.

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