Zucchini stuffed with Sausage-Zucchina ripiena con salsiccia
This tasty recipe uses medium sized zucchini’s and is a great way to get your family to eat vegetables. Dad’s garden generates excellent produce and some of his vegetables are a little big for this recipe. If you have ever been in a garden cultivated by an Italian you will know exactly where I am coming from. You want your zucchini to be tender so no bigger than medium sized ones should be used. These are also known as stuffed zucchini boats.
Ingredients
4 medium-size zucchini
8 ounces Italian sausage
1 yellow onion (chopped)
3 tbsp minced parsley
2 tbsp minced basil
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs (fine)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 egg
Directions
- Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Place in large saucepan covered by boiling water. Simmer for 6 to 8 minutes until zucchini are almost tender. Might help to weigh them down with small plate to ensure they cook evenly. Drain and rinse with cold water. Read more…
Minestra di Lenticchia – Lentil Soup
1 package lentils
Directions
Boil lentils until soft. Allow them to remain in pot with water.
Add oil to frying pan, heat and saute chopped Spanish onions, add pepper, salt to taste.
Add contents from frying pan to pot with boiled lentils and cook for additional 30 minutes. Serve and Mangiare!