CHEESY ZUCCHINI PACKETS WITH ROASTED TOMATOES

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Thin strips of zucchini sub in for gluten-packed pasta dough in these baked triple cheese-stuffed raviolis. If you don't have a mandoline, a simple vegetable peeler makes perfect zucchini ribbons.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large zucchinis (about 3 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 medium plum tomatoes (about 3 pounds), halved crosswise and tops trimmed
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 cup whole-milk ricotta (about 10 ounces)
1 cup shredded mozzarella (about 8 ounces)
1 ounce herbed goat cheese
Zest of 1/2 lemon plus juice of 1 lemon
4 cups baby arugula

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Put a rack on a baking sheet.
  • Use a mandoline or vegetable peeler to make ribbons from the entire length of each zucchini, as wide as possible (the first few may be too skinny). Make 48 ribbons total (you should get 12 from each zucchini). Lie the ribbons flat on the rack on the baking sheet (it's ok if they overlap slightly) and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Let sit for 10 minutes, then pat completely dry with paper towels.
  • Put the tomatoes in a large bowl and toss with the Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper. Arrange the tomatoes cut-side down in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake until soft to the touch and some of the juices have been released, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the ricotta, mozzarella, goat cheese, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper in a medium bowl. Lay out 2 zucchini ribbons lengthwise and slightly overlapping, then top with 2 more ribbons crosswise and slightly overlapping, to make a cross. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the cheese mixture in the middle of the zucchini cross. Tightly fold the zucchini over the cheese mixture one ribbon at a time, alternating between the crosswise strips and the lengthwise strips, so you end up with 1 zucchini square. Repeat with the remaining ribbons and filling. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Put the zucchini packs on top of the roasted tomatoes and bake until the zucchini is softened and the cheese is melted, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss the arugula with the lemon juice and divide among 4 plates. Spoon the tomatoes and zucchini onto the plates and drizzle with olive oil.

Norah Maurice
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These zucchini packets were a great appetizer for my party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Ibrahim Tamang
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I made these zucchini packets for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Ahmed young
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These zucchini packets were so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be adding them to my regular rotation of recipes.


Iconic andera
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The zucchini packets were a bit dry. I think I'll add some extra sauce next time.


Godwin Appiah
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These zucchini packets were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less cheese next time.


Ryan Bourassa
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I actually really enjoyed these packets. The cheese and roasted tomatoes were a great combination.


Summer Streeter
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These zucchini packets were a great way to use up some extra zucchini from my garden. They were easy to make and turned out delicious.


Jabaghosh Roly
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I made these zucchini packets for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


HASHUU MALIK
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These zucchini packets were delicious! I loved the cheesy filling and the roasted tomatoes added a nice sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.


Khan's Master
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The zucchini packets were a bit too oily for me. I think I'll try grilling them next time instead of baking them.


rasta purple
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These zucchini packets were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some extra seasoning next time.


Dylan Grix
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Just made these zucchini packets and they were so easy and tasty! I used a variety of cheeses and it was a great way to use up some extra zucchini from my garden.


Tanimu obedO1
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Wow! What a creative and delicious recipe! The zucchini packets were a hit at our dinner party. Everyone loved the cheesy filling and the roasted tomatoes were the perfect touch.


Jessica Judith Omboyo
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These zucchini packets turned out so well! The roasted tomatoes added a lovely sweetness to the dish. Will definitely be making these again.


James Burke
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Oh my goodness, these cheesy zucchini packets were an absolute delight! The combination of roasted tomatoes, zucchini, and cheese was simply divine. My family absolutely loved them.