SicilianItalian
Stuffed Zucchini
by Luigi Gramma · 34.4K subscribers on YouTube
Learn how to make stuffed zucchini just like grandmother Pina! Step-by-step process for tender zucchini filled with a flavorful mix of ground meat, mortadella, cooked ham, and breadcrumbs, then pan-fried to perfection.
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
7 items- ZucchiniChoose larger, slightly firm zucchini for easier hollowing.
- MacinatoGround meat (pork, beef, or a mix), to taste.
- MortadellaChopped into small pieces.
- Cooked HamChopped into small pieces.
- BreadcrumbsBreadcrumbs, to taste.
- SaltTo taste.
- Olive OilExtra virgin olive oil, for cooking.
Method
- Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise.
- Hollow out the zucchini halves, leaving a thick shell.
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, mortadella (chopped), cooked ham (chopped), breadcrumbs, and salt. Mix well.
- Stuff each zucchini half generously with the filling.
- Arrange the stuffed zucchini in a pan in a circular pattern.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Cover and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the zucchini soften.
- Remove the lid and continue cooking, turning frequently, until the zucchini are golden brown on all sides.
- Remove from the pan and let cool slightly before serving.
