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Zucchini Pieni
(Stuffed Summer Squash)
Italian Recipe

Fresh, mild zucchini is the perfect vehicle for classic Italian seasonings like onion, garlic, parsley and parmesan. These look lovely, taste scrumptious and are easy to prepare ahead then bake at meal time.

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Ingredients
Serves 10
6   grey zucchinis, halved*
~1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 clove crushed garlic
1 bunch Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasonings**
3   eggs, beaten
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup bread crumbs
     

*”Grey zucchini” are actually green and approximately six inches long. They are wider than regular supermarket varieties and hold more stuffing. Locate them in good produce markets.

 
 
Directions 
 

Grease a baking sheet with olive oil.

  1. Cut five zucchinis in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh and set it aside.

  2. Lightly sprinkle the inside of the zucchini shells with salt and place them on the baking sheet.

  3. Chop the remaining zucchini and the scooped flesh into ¼-inch pieces. Gently squeeze the excess moisture from them.

  4. Heat the olive oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat until it sizzles.

  5. Add the onions, chopped zucchini, garlic, and parsley to the pan and sprinkle in ½ teaspoon of salt and the Italian seasoning.  Adjust the heat to prevent burning and cook until the vegetables are softened.

  6. Remove from the heat and place the mixture in a spacious bowl to cool.

  7. Add the eggs and mix well.

  8. Stir in ½ cup of the parmesan cheese and the bread crumbs.

  9. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  10. Fill each zucchini half with the vegetable mixture and top with the remaining cheese.

  11. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the tops are crisp and golden.

 

Preparation time: Approximately 35–40 minutes plus 45–50 minutes baking time.

A Barbara Adams Beyond Wonderful recipe
with International Home Chefs, Italy
Guido Ferro and Rita Ferro.

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