Ricotta Stuffed Squash Recipe
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Ricotta Stuffed Squash

By: whitney 
"Squash stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach. I prefer a bit more garlic, and this can also be done on a grill by simply wrapping in foil."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (21)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 zucchini, halved lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Trim ends of zucchini halves, and scoop out seeds and pulp, leaving about 1/2 inch pulp on skins. In a large saucepan, steam zucchini halves in a vegetable steamer over boiling water for about 5 minutes, until tender but firm. Drain, and immediately plunge into a large bowl filled with enough ice water to cover. Allow to cool completely; drain.
  3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is soft. Stir in spinach, and cook about 1 minute, until wilted.
  4. Transfer spinach mixture to a medium bowl, and mix in ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Stuff zucchini halves with even amounts of the mixture, and arrange in a large baking dish. Drizzle with remaining butter.
  5. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until the stuffing is hot and bubbly. Heat tomato sauce in a small saucepan, and spoon over the zucchini half way through baking.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 193 | Total Fat: 10.5g | Cholesterol: 82mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2005 by COOKER476   view full review
I made this for the second time tonight, and I made some changes. I almost doubled the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by Moon Riding Fences   view full review
I love this one! I used a pound of fresh baby spinach instead of the frozen because that's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2004 by miss doo   view full review
i made this dish for thanksgiving & everyone loved it so much that my mother-in-law requested...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2005 by ACPHIFER   view full review
Well, the zucchini is starting to be harvested from the garden and am I ever glad I found this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2005 by VAISHALI   view full review
This recipe turned out pretty good. I expected it to be a bit runny as I used lowfat ricotta....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
Very yummy! I used lowfat whipped cottage cheese in lieu of the ricotta and added more parm...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2003 by PHICK01   view full review
Excellent. I served this to a friend who doesn't like zucchini, and they loved it, and my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2003 by CHRISSY4585   view full review
I used yellow squash instead of zucchini. This is an excellant low-carb recipe. Next time I'll...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by KCETRO   view full review
This is good if you like just vegetables. My husband has a similar recipe using sausage which...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2011 by Judy7905   view full review
I used large yellow squash instead of zukes and didn't follow the recipe very closely but I...

 

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