Stuffed zucchini with ricotta
Ingredients
- Zucchini1 lb
- Ricotta cheese1 cup
- Breadcrumb
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Extra virgin olive oilto taste
- Thymeto taste
- Garlic1 clove
- Pecorino cheese · grated
Instructions
- Cut a lengthwise slice off each zucchini to expose the flesh, leaving the stalk on. Scoop out the inside and chop the flesh and the peel scraps finely.
- Salt the inside of the zucchini shells and set them aside.
- Heat oil with a garlic clove in a pan, add the chopped zucchini flesh, season with salt and pepper, and brown over high heat for 10-15 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to a bowl.
- Add the well-drained ricotta, grated Pecorino and breadcrumbs to the bowl.
- Season with thyme and a pinch of salt, and mix until smooth and uniform.
- Pat the insides of the zucchini dry if they have released water. Fill them with the ricotta mixture, pressing lightly to leave a rounded top.
- Sprinkle with more Pecorino and thyme, drizzle with oil, and bake in a preheated conventional oven at 390°F (200°C) for 40 minutes.
- Finish under the grill for 2 minutes, just until browned. Serve.
Summarized from GialloZafferano's video. Watch it for the details.
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