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Italian Style stuffed zucchini
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Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini

Stuffed zucchinis are an excellent party dish because they can be prepared in advance and baked right before serving. They stay hot for a long time and are easy to serve as individual portions.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 Zucchini
  • 2 cups Ricotta cheese
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup Frozen Spinach (drained & dried of all excess water)
  • Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper
  • Your favorite marinara sauce
  • shredded parmesan cheese for topping (optional)

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Slice the zucchini in half longways. 
    Slicing a Zucchini lengthwise
  • Hollow them out into ‘zucchini boats.’ You want to leave about a 1/2 inch of flesh.
    Making Zucchini shells
  • Pierce the zucchini using a thin pairing knife to allow excess moisture to drain.
    Piercing a zucchini
  • Season with Salt & Pepper
    Seasoning zucchini with salt & pepper
  • Combine ricotta, egg, grated parmesan, spinach, pinch of salt & pepper and mix well. 
    cheese stuffing for zucchini
  • Stuff cheese mixture generously into the zucchini halves. 
    ricotta cheese in zucchini shells
  • Spoon marinara sauce over zucchini and bake for about 30 minutes or until you can piece the zucchini easily with a knife, but are firm enough to still hold their shape. Add cheese for the last few minutes of cooking. 
    stuffed zucchini in oven
  • Let zucchini rest for about 10 minutes and garnish with shredded parmesan, if using. 
    Zucchini stuffed with ricotta cheese

Notes

These can be prepared up to 24 in advance. To do so, stuff zucchini and store in refrigerator until ready to bake and serve.