Zucchini Stuffed with Ricotta & Amaretti

Method

1

Cut zucchini in halves, then remove the inside and set aside.

2

Season the zucchini and drizzle with olive oil. Steam in the oven for 5 minutes, then remove from the steamer and set aside.

3

Add oil to a large frying pan, add garlic and onion and cook for 5 minutes on a gentle heat, add salt and pepper. Add zucchini scraps and cook till soft and then transfer into a bowl.

4

Then to the zucchini and onions mixture, add the ricotta, egg and bread into a blender and mix till smooth. Add chopped mint and amaretti biscuits and check the seasoning.

5

Blend the mixture until smooth, then transfer it to a piping bag using a nozzle of your choice and place it in the fridge to rest for 15 minutes.

6

Preheat oven to 220°C, then fill the empty zucchini with the mix, crumble ½ of the amaretti biscuits, grate the Parmigiano on top. Bake for 10-12 minutes or till golden in colour.

7

Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and extra Parmigiano and crumbed biscuits on top.

Prep Time20 minsCook Time10 minsYields4 Servings

Chef Luca Ciano's Zucchini Stuffed with Ricotta & Amaretti

CategoryDifficultyBeginner

Ingredients

 4 green zucchini, firm
 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
 1 small onion, finely chopped
 1 egg
 250 g fresh ricotta, drained well
 10 mint leaves, finely chopped
 50 g lazzaroni Amaretti, crumbled, plus 10 in number to garnish
 1 slice of stale bread, soaked in milk, then squeeze out the excess milk before using
 50 g parmigiano Reggiano, grated
 25 ml extra virgin olive oil
 salt and pepper

Ingredients

 4 green zucchini, firm
 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
 1 small onion, finely chopped
 1 egg
 250 g fresh ricotta, drained well
 10 mint leaves, finely chopped
 50 g lazzaroni Amaretti, crumbled, plus 10 in number to garnish
 1 slice of stale bread, soaked in milk, then squeeze out the excess milk before using
 50 g parmigiano Reggiano, grated
 25 ml extra virgin olive oil
 salt and pepper
Zucchini Stuffed with Ricotta & Amaretti
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