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A view from above Stuffed Zucchini in a tray with parchment paper
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Stuffed Zucchini

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time55 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people
Author: Alessandra

Ingredients

  • 6 fresh and medium courgettes trimmed
  • 1 fresh egg
  • 70 gr Pecorino cheese
  • 40 gr breadcrumb
  • 2 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil
  • a few fresh basil leaves
  • 30 pine nuts
  • salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°
  • Cook the courgettes in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 10/12 minutes.
  • Cut each courgette in half lengthways and scoop out the pulpy centre with a little spoon. Chop it and put in a bowl .
  • Mix the egg, Pecorino, breadcrumbs, chopped basil leaves, pine nuts, olive oil together with the courgette pulpy. Season with salt.
  • Stuff the courgettes with the mixture and place them into a baking dish covered with baking paper.
  • Sprinkle with some extra virgin olive oil.
  • Bake them in the preheat oven for 20 minutes, then grill them for a couple of minutes until crispy.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.