Zucchini Rapiene

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

Zucchini rapini features hollowed zucchini filled with a savory beef and breadcrumb mixture, baked in tomato sauce with Parmesan, offering a hearty, flavorful, and low-carb meal suitable for family dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 large zucchini
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 pound ground chuck or beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut the zucchini lengthwise in half.
  2. Spoon out the pulp, leaving hollow boat-like shells.
  3. Chop the pulp.
  4. Brown ground beef and minced garlic in a skillet.
  5. Add chopped onion and zucchini pulp; cook until soft.
  6. Allow the mixture to cool.
  7. Add the lightly beaten egg, bread crumbs, 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, and oregano to the mixture.
  8. Season with salt and ground pepper to taste.
  9. Spoon the stuffing into the hollow zucchini shells.
  10. Place the stuffed zucchini in a shallow pan.
  11. Cover with tomato sauce.
  12. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
  13. Transfer to the oven and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until slightly brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

855 kcal 43% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 28.5g 57% DV
Total Fat 41.7g 53% DV
Carbs 103.1g 37% DV
Fiber 19.9g 71% DV
Sugar 6.8g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10494.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1258.8mg 27% DV
Cholesterol 87mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 65.5mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 7.4mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 844mg 65% DV
Iron 16.8mg 93% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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