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Stuffed Zucchini

Cultural Context

Stuffed zucchini, or 'Zucchine Ripiene', is a beloved dish in Italian cuisine, particularly in the summer when zucchinis are in season. Traditionally, families would gather to prepare this dish, making it a symbol of communal cooking and sharing. Today, variations abound, with different fillings and cooking methods, reflecting local ingredients and personal tastes.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 zucchine
3 salsicce fresche
150 g Asiago
100 g Grana Padano
100 g pangrattato
400 g polpa di pomodoro
2 spicchi aglio
origano qb
qualche foglia di sedano verde
sale qb
pepe qb
50 ml olio evo

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey or chicken

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans provide protein and are more economical.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and offers a cheesy flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a healthier option and can be used as a binder.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree is fresher, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

Cut the zucchine in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides to create a hollow space for the filling.

3

In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant.

4

Add the fresh sausage to the pan, breaking it apart and cooking until browned.

5

Mix in the scooped-out zucchini flesh, tomato pulp, breadcrumbs, Asiago, Grana Padano, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the filling.

6

Stuff the hollowed zucchine with the filling mixture.

7

Place the stuffed zucchine in a baking dish and drizzle with more olive oil.

8

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Zucchine RipieneStuffed Courgettes
Local Name: Zucchine ripiene

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