
Ingredients
Cheese Filling
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1 pound ricotta cheese
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1/2 cup packed grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
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1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
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1 large egg
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley
Bolognese
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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12 ounces Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
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1/2 large yellow onion, diced
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1 (24 ounce) jar prepared marinara sauce
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1/2 cup water
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1/4 cup cream
Zucchini Rolls
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8 large green zucchini
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1 rounded tablespoon kosher salt
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1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
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1/2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
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1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
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For cheese filling: Place ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano, mozzarella, egg, black pepper, salt, cayenne, and parsley in a bowl, and stir together until combined; refrigerate until needed.
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For Bolognese: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet, and add Italian turkey sausage, onions, and a pinch of salt. Cook, breaking up the sausage with a spatula, until browned and broken into small crumbles, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Stir in marinara sauce, water, and cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Sauce can be cooked longer, adding small amounts of water as needed to maintain consistency.
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Transfer sauce into a 13x9-inch baking dish and set aside.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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For zucchini rolls: trim ends of zucchini with a knife and then use a vegetable peeler to make lengthwise strips. For best results, use only the largest, widest center-cut pieces. You can also place two thinner pieces overlapped side-by-side. You will need to make a total of 30 zucchini rolls.
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Lay out zucchini strips on a work surface. Spread each strip with about 2 rounded teaspoons of cheese mixture and roll up.
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Place filled strips on top of sauce in the baking dish in a 5x6 pattern. Scatter grated Parmigiano Reggiano and grated mozzarella evenly over the top, and drizzle with olive oil.
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Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling, and cheese has started to brown, 45 to 60 minutes. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
John Mitzewich
Chef's Note:
Ground turkey seasoned with dried Italian herbs and garlic can be substituted for the Italian turkey sausage.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
423 | Calories |
28g | Fat |
16g | Carbs |
30g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 423 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 28g | 35% |
Saturated Fat 12g | 59% |
Cholesterol 119mg | 40% |
Sodium 1328mg | 58% |
Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 30g | 61% |
Vitamin C 42mg | 47% |
Calcium 458mg | 35% |
Iron 3mg | 14% |
Potassium 1138mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.