Ingredients
– 4 medium zucchini
– 1 cup ricotta cheese
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 large egg
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon olive oil
– Optional: Red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
Creating Stuffed Zucchini with Ricotta is simple when you follow these easy steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Zucchini: Wash the zucchini and slice them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds gently with a spoon, creating a hollow center.
3. Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano, and olive oil. Stir until well-mixed and creamy.
4. Stuff the Zucchini: Spoon the ricotta filling into each zucchini half, packing it to ensure it doesn’t overflow.
5. Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the stuffed zucchini halves in the prepared baking dish, cut-side facing up.
6. Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Cool and Serve: Once baked, allow the zucchini to cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving. This also gives the flavors a chance to settle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 20g