Zavioli with Spinach and Ricotta

This healthy ricotta cheese ravioli recipe is a low-carb option. Thin zucchini strips are packed with pesto and a lean filling, covered with tomato sauce and mozzarella, then baked.   

Garnish with fresh hot chile peppers or pepper flakes and more Parmesan cheese.  

Ingredients:  Cheese Filling. 1 ¼ cups ricotta 1 cup of chopped spinach. One big egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper.  

Pesto: 1 cup basil leaves, torn 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or more to taste) ½ clove garlic (optional) 2 tablespoons pine nuts.  

Other: One very large zucchini. 9 toothpicks soaked with water 1/4 cup pasta sauce. 2 Tbsp grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese  

Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit/175 degrees Celsius.  

Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, spinach, egg, and pepper. Set aside.  

Make pesto: Using a mortar and pestle, combine basil, extra virgin olive oil, and garlic to make a chunky paste. Add pine nuts to pesto and press until coarsely crushed. Set aside.  

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