Involtini di Zucchini - Zucchini Rolls Stuffed with Tomato Sauce
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Delicious stuffed zucchini rolls served with a homemade tomato sauce. This recipe is a perfect way to enjoy zucchini during the season.
Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Serving Size: 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

For the Tomato Sauce:
- 2 x 400 g cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.5 dl red wine
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 peeled garlic clove
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- A pinch of chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Black pepper to taste
For the Zucchini:
- 2-3 zucchinis
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
For the Filling:
- 100 g frozen peas
- 70 g fresh spinach
- 2 spring onions
- Half a pot of fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 50 g grated mozzarella
- 0.5 dl grated Parmesan
- 250 g ricotta cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 eggs
For the Topping:
- 100 g grated mozzarella
- 0.5 dl grated Parmesan
- Half a pot of fresh basil (crispy bacon optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Tomato Sauce: In a pot, combine all the ingredients up to brown sugar. Mix and let simmer on low heat for 45-60 minutes. Season with red wine vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper. Let cool and blend with an immersion blender.
2. Slice the Zucchini: Rinse the zucchinis and slice them lengthwise into 2 mm thin strips. You will need at least 20 slices. Place the strips in a bowl, add olive oil, salt, and black pepper, and mix.
3. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F). Heat the frozen peas in hot water and mash them coarsely. Finely chop the spinach, spring onions, and basil, and add them to the peas. Mix in the lemon zest, cheese, salt, and black pepper.
4. Combine with Eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and then mix them into the filling.
5. Assemble the Rolls: Spread a layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Take a zucchini slice, place a tablespoon of filling on top, roll it up, and place it in the dish. Continue until all slices are used.
6. Top and Bake: Add a thin layer of tomato sauce on top, sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over it. Bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
7. Garnish and Serve: Decorate with fresh basil and serve with crispy bacon if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 450 kcal
Protein: 25 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fat: 20 g
Fiber: 5 g

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