Total Steps
6
Ingredients
14
Tools Needed
13
Ingredients
- 2 small-ish zucchini
- 2 italian sausages, casings removed
- 1 large onion
- 2 medium pattypan squash
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 2 cloves large garlic
- 1 container 12 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- fresh herbs(optional)
- salt
- pepper(optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Slice (or peel) long thin strips of zucchini. Set the strips out on a cookie sheet and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for about 10-15 minutes to help dry out the zucchini. Rinse off excess salt. To remove water, sandwich the zucchini "noodles" between two kitchen towels and run over them with a rolling pin. Set aside.
Step 2
Cook the sausage until no longer pink. Add onion, garlic, squash, and bell pepper and cook until the onion has softened. Add marinara sauce.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, slightly beat one egg. Add ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs and mix well.
Step 4
Begin layering: Add about 1/3 of the sauce to the bottom of the pan. Layer zucchini "noodles" over the sauce. Place 1/2 of the Ricotta cheese mixture over the zucchini, then 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat this layering sequence until you run out of ingredients. On top, add the last bit of sauce and top with the remaining mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Optionally, add some pepper and a small handful of freshly chopped basil to the top.
Step 5
Cook in a preheated oven for around 30-40 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese on top is melted and a bit browned.
Step 6
Enjoy!