Chicken Sausage, Ricotta Zucchini Rolls – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 large zucchini, trimmed, sliced lengthwise into 24 (1/8-inch) thick strips
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin olive oil
• 3/4 pound ground Italian sausages, casing removed
• 1 cup (part-skim or full-fat) ricotta cheese
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought marinara sauce, divided
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided