STUFFED ZUCCHINI - ZUCCHINI RIPIENI

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Stuffed Zucchini - Zucchini Ripieni image

This recipe is an Italian side dish, we love it, I usually have one or two right out of the oven before dinner is even served. I want to try this with yellow squash as well.

Provided by Chipfo

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 12 Halves, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/2 lbs zucchini (12 small or 6 large)
1/2 cup cooked ham, diced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs (approx)
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 eggs
nutmeg
salt and pepper
5 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Cut ends off zucchini and trim to same length, wash and drain.
  • Boil in lightly salted water for 10 minutes or until half cooked, drain and cool (you may dip in ice water to help cool).
  • Slice in half lengthwise and scoop pulp into a colander to drain a little.
  • Leave about 1/4 inch thick walls in the zucchini, make them like a boat.
  • In a bowl mix pulp, ham, parsley, basil, breadcrumbs, eggs and all of the parmesan except 2 tablespoons.
  • Add nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste, stir well (I only use about 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, but use to your taste, or leave out).
  • In a saucepan melt 1/4 C of the butter, stir in the flour, gradually stir in milk and stir over low heat until it has thickened and is bubbly.
  • Gradually stir sauce into zucchini mixture, add more bread crumbs if mixture is not thick enough to spoon.
  • Useing a spoon fill zucchini shells with the mixture and arrange themm side by side in a shallow buttered baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and bake at 350 for 1/2 hour, serve hot.
  • For an added touch mix 2 or 3 tablespoons of finely grated mozzarella cheese with the 2 tablespoons of parmesan then sprinkle on top.

Jane Nyirenda
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind. The stuffed zucchini was so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Mustafa Marri
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Delicious and easy to make.


Sabir Lashari surgean
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The stuffed zucchini is always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves zucchini.


Dorji Lhamo
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This recipe is a keeper!


Matute Blas
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the stuffed zucchini and raved about the flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Ms Tithi
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5 stars!


Dada Vai
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was well worth the effort. The stuffed zucchini were so delicious and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Raja Faisal
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Easy to follow recipe and delicious results.


Ayush
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The stuffed zucchini is so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!


Stephen Goodnews
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Yum! This recipe was a hit with my family.