Stuffed Zucchini With Mortadella And Parmesan
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus additional for baking dish
- 1 1/2 cups chopped white onion
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 4 oz 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
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute 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.
- 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.
- Preheat oven to 350u0b0F. Bake zucchini uncovered 40 minutes. Increase heat to 400u0b0F; bake until tender and beginning to brown, about 15 minutes longer.
olive oil, white onion, garlic, mortadella, fresh breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, fresh italian parsley, egg, zucchini
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/stuffed-zucchini-with-mortadella-and-parmesan-50033152 (may not work)