Italian Recipes
ZUCCHINE RIPIENE CON FORMAGGIO

ZUCCHINE RIPIENE CON FORMAGGIO

Zucchini Stuffed with Cheese

How to make the Zucchini Stuffed with Cheese:

Boil zucchini in salted water for about 5 min. (it should still be firm). Let cool and cut lengthwise. Scoop out some of the pulp with a spoon, being careful not to cut into the shell, and set aside. Remove the inside of the bread, soak it in milk, then squeeze out the moisture.

In a bowl mix ricotta, Parmigiano, the pulp of zucchini, eggs, and the bread and adjust seasoning with salt. Stuff the zucchini shells with this mixture. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and thin pats of butter. Place the zucchini side by side in a greased baking pan. Bake at 325°F for about 30 min. or until they brown on top.

You may replace ricotta with a different type of cheese.

Recipe courtesy of The Italian Trade Commission.

Serves 4

Italian recipes summary

BREAD, PIZZA and FOCACCIA
SAUCES and DRESSINGS
Appetizers: VEGETABLES
Appetizers: UOVA and FRITTATA
Appetizers: MEAT and CHEESE
Appetizers: FISH
First Courses: SOUPS
First Courses: DRIED PASTA
First Courses: FRESH PASTA
First Courses: STUFFED FRESH PASTA
First Courses: RICE, POLENTA and GNOCCHI
Main Courses: BEEF and VEAL
Main Courses: PORK, LAMB and GOAT
Main Courses: POULTRY and GAME
Main Courses: FISH
Main Courses: SNAILS, FROGS, INNARDS and more
SALADS and SIDE ORDERS
DESSERTS
ICE CREAM