What matters
A vegetable slicer helps make even ribbons; use its finger guard.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer courgette ricotta rolls
Air fryer courgette ricotta rolls in tomato sauce. Precook thin vegetable ribbons, fill with cheese and bake upright in a shallow dish.
Total time
56 min
Calories
259 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Precooked ribbons bend into rolls
Eight small rolls make two vegetable servings without bread. Weigh usable long ribbons, not trimmed ends. A shallow dish about 18 × 14 cm supports the rolls. Preparation includes 5 minutes cooling.
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Recipe
Air fryer courgette ricotta rolls
Air fryer courgette ricotta rolls in tomato sauce. Precook thin vegetable ribbons, fill with cheese and bake upright in a shallow dish.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Slice courgette lengthways into eight broad ribbons about 3 mm thin. Save offcuts for another dish. Thinly coat ribbons with oil and half the salt.
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2
Precook and drain
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Precook two batches of four ribbons about 6 minutes each at 180 °C until flexible. Do not crisp. Cool and drain about 5 minutes until they bend without tearing.
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3
Fill and assemble
Mix ricotta, Parmesan, pepper and remaining salt. Spread passata and oregano in dish. Spread cheese evenly on ribbons, roll loosely and stand close together in sauce. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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4
Cook
Bake about 16 minutes at 170 °C until sauce bubbles and ricotta centres are hot. Remove with gloves and carefully lift onto plates with sauce.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer courgette ricotta rolls
Serving guidance
Parmesan normally uses animal rennet. Choose suitable hard cheese for a vegetarian variation.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Add a little finely chopped squeezed cooked spinach to ricotta, keeping filling modest.
Stir a little lemon zest into ricotta.
Nutrition per serving
259kcal
10.2 gCarbohydrates
12.9 gProtein
17.5 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer courgette ricotta rolls
Thick raw courgette breaks more easily. Precooking makes it flexible and reduces water.
Not for these rolls. Crisp edges tear rather than enclosing filling.
Too much filling or a very large dish lets them tip. Roll loosely and support together in a fitting dish.
No, the wrapper is courgette. Pasta sheets are not included in quantities or nutrition.
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