Zucchini Ripieni (Stuffed Zucchini) Recipe

Name: Zucchini Ripieni (Stuffed Zucchini)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large zucchini; 2 slices Mortadella, chopped; 1/2 pound breast of chicken, leftover or pre-cooked, chopped; 2 ounces ricotta cheese; 2 ounces Parmesan, grated; 1 medium egg; Small bunch of Italian parsley, chopped together with 1/2 clove of garlic; Grated nutmeg to taste; Salt and pepper to taste; Bread crumbs; 1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped; 1 carrot, coarsely chopped; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 3 peeled canned tomatoes

Servings: persons

2 large zucchini
2 slices Mortadella, chopped
1/2 pound breast of chicken, leftover or pre-cooked, chopped
2 ounces ricotta cheese
2 ounces Parmesan, grated
1 medium egg
Small bunch of Italian parsley, chopped together with 1/2 clove of garlic
Grated nutmeg to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Bread crumbs
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 onion, coarsely chopped
3 peeled canned tomatoes

1
Core and cut each zucchini into 3 pieces.
2
In a bowl mix together Mortadella, chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
3
Stuff the zucchini with the filling and put bread crumbs on both ends of the zucchini.
4
Arrange the zucchini in a baking pan and sprinkle with celery, carrots, and onions.
5
Crush the peeled tomatoes with your hands and place over the zucchini.
6
Drizzle with olive oil.
7
Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
8
Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large zucchini, 2 slices Mortadella, chopped, 1/2 pound breast of chicken, leftover or pre-cooked, chopped, 2 ounces ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Ripieni (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.

Zucchini Ripieni (Stuffed Zucchini)

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