Zucchine Ripiene (Stuffed Zucchini) Recipe

Name: Zucchine Ripiene (Stuffed Zucchini)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 zucchini; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons onions, finely chopped; 5 ounces ground beef; 2 ounces prosciutto, chopped; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 12 ounces breadcrumbs; 2 12 ounces parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1 ounce basil leaves, torn into small bits; 1 ½ cups tomato sauce; extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

4 zucchini
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
5 ounces ground beef
2 ounces prosciutto, chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 12 ounces breadcrumbs
2 12 ounces parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 ounce basil leaves, torn into small bits
1 ½ cups tomato sauce
extra virgin olive oil

1
Preheat the oven to 350F
2
Heat a large pan of water.
3
When it reaches the boil, add the zucchini and cook for 5 minutes.
4
Drain and cool for a couple of minutes then slice them in half lengthwise.
5
Carefully scoop out the pulp into a mixing bowl, making sure not to break the shell of the zucchini.
6
Melt the butter in a frying pan and fry the onion until just softened.
7
Add the beef and cook gently for one minute.
8
Add the prosciutto and continue cooking until the meat is thoroughly browned.
9
Drain all the cooking fat from the pan and add the meat and onion mixture to the zucchini pulp.
10
Stir in the eggs, breadcrumbs, parmesan and basil.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Mix well.
13
Spoon the mixture into the zucchini halves.
14
Pour the tomato sauce into a large baking dish that has been lightly greased with olive oil.
15
Carefully place the zucchini into the dish and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is browned but not overdone.
16
Serve hot, warm or at room temperature with a bit of tomato sauce from the dish.

540

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 zucchini, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons onions, finely chopped, 5 ounces ground beef, and more.

Yes, Zucchine Ripiene (Stuffed Zucchini) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Zucchine Ripiene (Stuffed Zucchini)

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