2large zucchini, sliced lengthwise into ¼-inch-thick slices
1medium eggplant, sliced lengthwise into ¼-inch-thick slices
2tablespoonsolive oil
115 oz. containerricotta cheese
1egg(optional)
1/4cupgrated Parmesan cheese, divided
1jar Bertolli® Riserva Marinara Sauce
2cupsshredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil 2 large baking sheets. Arrange zucchini and eggplant on baking sheets, overlapping if necessary. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake 12 minutes or until tender, pat dry.
In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; set aside.
Spread 1/2 cup Bertolli® Riserva Marinara Sauce in bottom of 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Layer 1/3 of the eggplant slices, 1/3 of the zucchini slices, then 1/2 cup sauce and 1/2 of the ricotta mixture. Top with 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese; repeat. Top with remaining eggplant and zucchini slices, then remaining sauce and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until bubbling. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
Tip: To make this a part of a keto diet, use keto friendly marinara sauce.