STUFFED ZUCCHINI SQUASH
An Italian friend of mine showed me how to make this when we were both in college. She didn't use a recipe, and I just watched. But I've made it several times since I learned it, it's always good, and helps use up that extra zucchini from the garden every summer. It works good with the really big ones that hide from you under the...
Provided by Susan Feliciano
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Remove all but about 3/4" of pulp, leaving hollow zucchini "boats". Chop any zucchini pulp worth saving very fine. Trim bottom of zucchini so they will sit level in a baking dish. Set aside.
- 2. Cook rice according to package directions, drain, and fluff with fork. Set aside.
- 3. Break ground meat into skillet. Cook with garlic and onion until meat is done and very crumbled. Stir in basil and tomato puree. Stir in enough cooked rice so you have about half meat and half rice. Also stir in any chopped zucchini pulp. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- 4. Arrange zucchini in long baking dish. Fill the cavities with the meat and rice mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and top generously with grated Romano cheese. Pour tomato juice into bottom of dish around zucchini. Place any remaining rice around the squash in the tomato juice.
- 5. Bake at 350 degrees until squash is well done and cheese is crusty on top, about 30-40 minutes. Slice squash crosswise to serve.
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Corine Njeim
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great.
Coverfire Snipermode
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The zucchini are grilled to perfection and the filling is flavorful and delicious.
Rodgerlee Fischer
[email protected]I made this recipe for dinner tonight and it was a hit! The zucchini were cooked to perfection and the filling was flavorful and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Mdyousuf binadib
[email protected]This recipe is easy to make and the results are delicious. The zucchini are tender and flavorful, and the filling is a perfect combination of spices. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Jojo Stifle
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. The zucchini are a nice addition and the filling is flavorful and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Rahul Paswan
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The zucchini are disguised in the filling and the kids love the taste. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Shazad Akber
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The zucchini are always tender and the filling is always flavorful. I love that this recipe is so versatile - I can use different fillings depending on what I have on hand.
Fb Bhuiyan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The zucchini are grilled to perfection and the filling is flavorful and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Inibehe Okon
[email protected]I made this recipe for dinner tonight and my family loved it! The zucchini were tender and flavorful, and the filling was a perfect combination of spices. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Aja Hobson
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. The filling is simple to make and the zucchini cooks quickly. The result is a delicious and healthy meal.
Tanveer Leghari
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The zucchini were perfectly cooked and the filling was flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Md. Salauddin
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The zucchini were tender and flavorful, and the filling was a perfect combination of spices. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Lynn Gonzales
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini, and this recipe is a great one. The stuffing is a nice balance of flavors and the squash is cooked just right. I'll definitely be making this again.
Wardina 27
[email protected]This stuffed zucchini squash recipe is a keeper! The filling is packed with flavor and the zucchini cooks to perfection. I especially loved the crispy breadcrumb topping. Will definitely be making this again.