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June 2009

Stuffed Zucchini with Mortadella and Parmesan

By Francesca and Margherita PadovaniPhotography by Andrea Chu

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Fatty, rich mortadella keeps this stuffed zucchini recipe from being too virtuous.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 8 Servings

Ingredients

3

tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus additional for baking dish

1

1/2 cups chopped white onion

2

garlic cloves, chopped

4

ounces mortadella, minced (3/4 cup)

1

cup fresh breadcrumbs (from crustless Italian or French bread ground in processor)

1

cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1

/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

1

large egg, beaten to blend

8

medium round zucchini, tops cut off, or 4 large zucchini (7 to 8 ounces each), trimmed, cut lengthwise in half

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is soft and golden, about 9 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to medium bowl. Stir mortadella, breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup cheese, and parsley into onion mixture. Season stuffing to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in egg.

    Step 2

    Brush 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with oil. Using melon baller or teaspoon, scoop pulp from zucchini, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shell. Fill shells with stuffing; arrange in dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

    Step 3

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake zucchini uncovered 40 minutes. Increase heat to 400°F; bake until tender and beginning to brown, about 15 minutes longer.

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