ZUCCHINI STUFFED WITH RICOTTA (ZUCCHINE RIPIENE CON RICOTTA)
I found this and had to post before even trying - that way it would be here when I need it! In this dish, zucchini are stuffed with the twin stars of Calabrian cheese making: pecorino and ricotta. Flecked with tomato and mint, they are equally good eaten hot or at room temperature on a warm summer day, which is what we have almost all year long :) This recipe was first published in Saveur in Issue #113
Provided by Manami
Categories European
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Using a small spoon, scoop out and discard pulp from each zucchini half, leaving a 1/4" rim around the edges.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a 10" skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 6 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4 minutes more.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, 1/4 cup of the pecorino, 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs, the parsley, mint, oregano, and egg yolks.
- Fold in the onion mixture and season with salt and pepper;& a pinch or two of crushed red pepper flakes; set the filling aside.
- Arrange an oven rack about 7" from the broiler element and heat.
- Rub the insides of the zucchini with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season lightly with salt.
- Place zucchini cut side up on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes.
- Remove baking sheet from oven and fill each zucchini half with enough of the ricotta mixture that it mounds slightly but doesn't spill over the edges of the zucchini.
- Sprinkle each stuffed zucchini with the remaining pecorino and bread crumbs and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
- Broil until the zucchini are soft and the tops are lightly browned, 10-15 minutes.
- Serve with other (vegetarian) dishes & some nice Italian wine and enjoy!
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Darlington Farai
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The zucchini were so tender and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Matloob Hussain
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The zucchini were cooked perfectly and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Owais Tech
[email protected]Delicious! I made this for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the zucchini and the ricotta filling. I will definitely be making this again.
Lesley Calnun
[email protected]This was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the tender zucchini and the flavorful ricotta filling. I will definitely be making this again.
Casie Tavernia
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The zucchini were so tender and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Lucy Anderson
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The zucchini were cooked perfectly and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Rooukhal Amin
[email protected]Delicious! I made this for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the zucchini and the ricotta filling. I will definitely be making this again.
Reghele
[email protected]This was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the tender zucchini and the flavorful ricotta filling. I will definitely be making this again.
Sive Ncwadi
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The zucchini were so tender and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Shaheen Pashtun
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The zucchini were cooked perfectly and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
khang khang
[email protected]Delicious! I made this for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the zucchini and the ricotta filling. I will definitely be making this again.
Bruce Holder
[email protected]This was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the tender zucchini and the flavorful ricotta filling. I will definitely be making this again.
Lamia Hawladar
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The zucchini were so tender and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Jamshaid khan
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The zucchini were cooked perfectly and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Mr shahzeb
[email protected]Delicious! I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit. The zucchini were so tender and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Junglecool 234
[email protected]My family loved this dish! The zucchini were perfectly cooked and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.