STUFFED ZUCCHINI WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
This recipe, by Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey, was published in New York Times in 1981. Its easy and sensational, and that's why I've been making it every summer since then. Recently, when I misplaced the recipe, I was unable to find it online. Now that I've found it, I wanted to post it where others can enjoy -- and I'll never panic again that I may not be able to find it.
Provided by Catherine Rome
Categories Pork
Time 50m
Yield 2 1/2 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Split the zucchini in half. Scoop out the center flesh/pulp, leaving a shell about a quarter-inch thick. Reserve the pulp.
- Drop the zucchini shells into cold water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 seconds. Drain and run under cold running water.
- In a skillet, heat half of the oil and add the onion, garlic, green pepper and the reserved pulp. Cook, stirring, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, and oregano. Remove from heat and briefly cool.
- Stir in the pork, pine nuts, egg and four tablespoons of the bread crumbs. Blend well with hands. Stuff the squash with this mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Blend remaining bread crumbs and the grated cheese and sprinkle over the stuffed zucchini, then dribble with the remaining oil.
- When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bake the stuffed zucchini, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Serve with fresh tomato sauce.
- Fresh Tomato Sauce:.
- Prepare the tomatoes and set them aside.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the onion and garlic and cook briefly. Add the wine and reduce the liquid by one-half. Add the tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper, and cook for five minutes.
- Use a blender or food processor to blend to a puree. Return the puree to the saucepan, reheat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.8, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 82.5, Sodium 152.7, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.9, Protein 15.1
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Moleboheng Lebo
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use any type of cheese or vegetables that you like.
SHiStY CliPz3x
[email protected]This recipe is a great option for a vegetarian meal. The stuffed zucchini are packed with protein and vegetables.
Gaming Dragons
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Frank Dias
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the stuffed zucchini. They thought they were fun to eat and they didn't even realize they were eating vegetables.
RN Hridoy (Hridoy)
[email protected]I added some chopped mushrooms to the tomato sauce. It gave the sauce a richer flavor and made the dish even more hearty.
Mr shahbaz
[email protected]I made this recipe with ground turkey instead of beef. It turned out great! The ground turkey was lean and healthy, but it still had a lot of flavor.
Karim Benkirat
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The stuffed zucchini are so delicious and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Dooyum Tile
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The zucchini, cheese, and tomato sauce all go together perfectly. This is a great recipe for a summer meal.
J'von Hodge
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I had a few zucchinis that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make this recipe. The stuffed zucchini were a delicious and creative way to use up my leftover vegetables.
Mancia Telusma
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily. The stuffed zucchini turned out great! They were cheesy and flavorful.
Aniah David
[email protected]I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a huge success! My family loved it. The zucchini were cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ogechukwu
[email protected]This stuffed zucchini recipe was a hit! The zucchini were tender and flavorful, and the tomato sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.