Zavioli with Spinach and Ricotta

Name: Zavioli with Spinach and Ricotta
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 9 zavioli
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: 1\u2009¼ cups ricotta cheese; 1 cup chopped spinach; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup basil leaves, torn; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste; ½ clove garlic; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 extra large zucchini; 9 toothpicks, soaked in water; ¼ cup pasta sauce; 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

A low-carb take on ravioli. Thin strips of zucchini are stuffed with a classic magro (lean) filling and pesto, topped with tomato sauce and cheese, then baked. Top with fresh hot chile peppers or pepper flakes and more Parmesan cheese.

INGRIDIENT

1 ¼ cups ricotta cheese

1 cup chopped spinach

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cup basil leaves, torn

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste

½ clove garlic (Optional)

2 tablespoons pine nuts

1 extra large zucchini

9 toothpicks, soaked in water

¼ cup pasta sauce

2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 2

Mix ricotta cheese, spinach, egg, and pepper together in a bowl.

Step: 3

Grind basil, oil, and garlic together into a chunky paste using a mortar and pestle. Add pine nuts to the pesto; grind to the size of small peddles.

Step: 4

Slice zucchini lengthwise into strips using a mandoline.

Step: 5

Arrange 2 zucchini strips in the shape of a cross. Spoon some of the ricotta cheese mixture in the middle of the cross. Top with a dollop of pesto. Fold ends into the center to create a parcel, starting from the bottom end and moving clockwise. Secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining zucchini strips, ricotta cheese mixture, and pesto.

Step: 6

Spread some of the pasta sauce in the bottom of a shallow baking dish. Arrange zucchini parcels on top, spacing them 1/2 inch apart. Spoon a bit of pasta sauce on top of each parcel. Sprinkle Parmiggiano-Reggiano cheese on top.

Step: 7

Bake in the preheated oven until sauce and zucchini begin to brown, about 20 minutes.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 267 calories; protein 15.3g; carbohydrates 13.6g; fat 17.8g; cholesterol 72.8mg; sodium 239.7mg.

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