3-Cheese Zucchini "Ravioli" with Roasted Tomato Basil Sauce
A healthy twist on traditional ravioli usingzucchini as the "pasta," stuffed with a 3-cheese filling and servedwith a roasted tomato basil sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal
- 2 heirloom tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic minced or grated
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Large handful fresh basil roughly chopped
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 3 medium zucchini or summer squash
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Prepare the Roasted Tomato Basil Sauce:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
On a baking sheet, arrange the sliced heirloom tomatoes and cherry tomatoes.
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then sprinkle with minced garlic, fresh thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and slightly caramelized.
Remove from the oven, discard the thyme sprigs, and stir in the fresh chopped basil. Set aside.
Prepare the Zucchini:
Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice the zucchini into thin, long strips.
Lightly sprinkle the zucchini slices with salt and let them sit for about 10 minutes to remove excess moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
Make the 3-Cheese Filling:
In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, crumbled feta, grated parmesan, and chopped fresh basil.
Assemble the Zucchini "Ravioli":
Lay out two zucchini strips horizontally, slightly overlapping, and then place two more strips on top vertically to create a cross shape.
Place about 1 tablespoon of the 3-cheese filling in the center of the zucchini cross.
Fold the ends of the zucchini strips over the filling to create a small "ravioli" bundle.
Bake the Zucchini Ravioli:
Place the zucchini ravioli in a baking dish and pour the roasted tomato basil sauce around the bundles.
Place in the preheated oven and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the zucchini becomes tender and the cheese has melted and turned a light golden color.