Ricotta Stuffed Squash Recipe
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Ricotta Stuffed Squash

By: Maryanne 
"This yummy squash recipe is easy and healthy to make. Serve it warm with pasta or rice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (50)

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Wine Chardonnay
 

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 yellow squash
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Trim off ends of squash; cut squash in half (lengthwise). With a teaspoon scoop out seeds and part of the pulp leaving shells about 1/2 inch thick. Steam squash shells over boiling water until crisp-tender (about 5 minutes). Plunge into cold water, drain well and set aside.
  3. In a small frying pan over medium heat, melt one tablespoon of the butter. Add onion and garlic and cook until they are done. Squeeze the spinach to remove extra moisture and add to the garlic and onion and cook until thoroughly heated.
  4. In a medium size mixing bowl, combine eggs, ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and spinach mixture. Fill the squash halves with this mixture, about three tablespoons per shell and place squash in a shallow baking dish. Melt the remaining butter and brush over the squash shells
  5. Bake for 20 minutes. If desired, serve with tomato sauce.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 270 | Total Fat: 12.9g | Cholesterol: 84mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2004 by stevefenton   view full review
This is a good recipe. It does well when cut in half. To add quickness cook squash in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2003 by JANIS GERNER   view full review
I thought this was great! I made a lot of changes. I sauted the scooped out parts with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2003 by jaapie   view full review
The results are very nice, but the number of pots and pans are not.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2006 by chibi chef   view full review
Yum! This is one of my favorite vegetarian dishes! I top it with plenty of warmed roasted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by Chelsea S   view full review
The filling was fantastic, my favorite part. I added a seeded, chopped tomato, a dash of red...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2007 by APmomma   view full review
My husband raves over this one! I've made it with zucchini with equal success. I've also done...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2004 by Sarah Stephan   view full review
Very tasty. I baked them with meat sauce. It tasted a little like lasagna without the noodles...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2003 by Kara   view full review
This recipe was very good. We had it over spaghetti noodles and served garlic bread on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by The Messy Cook   view full review
beautiful presentation and the filling is fantastic (with minor changes). I boiled and then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2004 by OffRoadGal   view full review
Try topping it was salsa before cooking instead of tomato sauce. YUM!!

 

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