Vegetarian Zucchini Rolls with Ricotta & Mozzarella

2
20 min
20 min

Ingredients

For the Rolls:

  • 3 zucchinis, thinly sliced
  • 500g Hanini Irkotta
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Salt & pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 150g mozzarella, shredded
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed

For the Tomato Sauce

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tin tomato polpa
  • 1 tbsp tomato concentrate
  • 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 100ml vegetarian cream

Method

  1. Start with the tomato sauce. Fry the chopped garlic in the oil for 2 minutes then add in the cherry tomatoes and fry for 1 minute.
  2. Add in the tomato concentrate, cook for 1 minute then add in the tomato polpa and 1/2 glass water. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 10 – 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, make the zucchini rolls. Mix together the irkotta, beaten egg, chopped basil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Lay out the zucchini strips and sprinkle over half pf the shredded mozzarella.
  5. Spoon a little irkotta onto each slice, add on a piece of asparagus and roll up tightly.
  6. Spoon the tomato sauce into an oven dish and place in the zucchini rolls.
  7. Pour over the cream and finish off with the remaining half of the shredded mozzarella.
  8. Bake in the oven at 200°C for 15 – 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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