Layered Zucchini Ricotta Melts with Marinara Sauce

Name: Layered Zucchini Ricotta Melts with Marinara Sauce
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini (approximately 2 pounds), sliced lengthwise into ¼-inch strips; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 15 oz ricotta cheese (full-fat or low-fat); 1 large egg, lightly beaten; ¼ cup fresh basil, finely chopped; ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade); 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; Fresh basil leaves for garnish

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Discover the ultimate low-carb comfort food: Layered Zucchini Ricotta Melts with savory marinara, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella.

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Ingredients

4 medium zucchini (approximately 2 pounds), sliced lengthwise into ¼-inch strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
15 oz ricotta cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
¼ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves for garnish