Italian Veggie Rolls

These colorful hand-held bites feature thin slices of zucchini or eggplant rolled around a savory filling of herbed ricotta and sun-dried tomatoes. Baked in a light marinara sauce until tender, they offer all the classic Italian flavors in a fun, low-carb format. They are an elegant appetizer or a light vegetarian main course that is sure to impress your guests.

Prep 15 minCook 90 minTotal 105 minUpdated Jul 3, 2026105 minLow CarbVegetarian

These colorful hand-held bites feature thin slices of zucchini or eggplant rolled around a savory filling of herbed ricotta and sun-dried tomatoes. Baked in a light marinara sauce until tender, they offer all the classic Italian flavors in a fun, low-carb format. They are an elegant appetizer or a light vegetarian main course that is sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Mushroom, chopped
  • 32 g Onion, chopped
  • 1 medium Carrot, sliced
  • 1/4 cup Green Pea
  • 1 cup Broccoli, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine
  • 2 tbsp Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 10 piece(s) Egg
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup Lasagna Noodle
  • 1/2 cup Spaghetti Sauce

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse, drain, set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a medium saute pan. Add mushrooms, onions, carrots, peas, and broccoli; saute over medium heat until tender. Add wine and garlic; cook five minutes, or until wine has just about evaporated. Remove from heat, and cool for ten minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl combine sauteed vegetable mixture, mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and egg. Mix well.
  4. Pour half of the sauce into the bottom of a 13x9x2inch baking pan. Spread 1/3 cup vegetable mixture over each lasagna noodle then carefully roll up the noodle. Place seam side down in dish. When finished placing all the noodles in the pan, pour remaining pasta sauce evenly over noodles. Cover with aluminum foil.
  5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Uncover, and sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over noodles. Bake, uncovered, 5 more minutes. Garnish and serve immediately.

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