Best 10 Stuffed Zucchini With Tomatoes And Mozzarella Recipes

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Stuffed zucchini with tomatoes and mozzarella is a delightful dish that combines fresh, flavorful ingredients to create a satisfying and wholesome meal. This classic Italian dish is a versatile and delicious way to enjoy the bounty of summer vegetables, and it can be easily customized to suit your tastes. Whether you prefer a vegetarian version or one that includes meat, there are countless variations of this dish to explore. The key to creating a truly memorable stuffed zucchini is to select the freshest, ripest ingredients and to use high-quality olive oil and herbs. With a little bit of planning and effort, you can create a stunning dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED ZUCCHINI WITH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATOES



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Baked Zucchini with Mozzarella and Tomatoes is a light and easy side dish and makes a perfect addition to your summer dinners.

Provided by Iryna

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 zucchini (sliced into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces)
10 cherry tomatoes (halved)
4 oz Buffalo Mozzarella or regular fresh Mozzarella (thinly sliced. You should have approximately 15 slices.)
7 leaves basil
3 tbsp tomato sauce
4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian herbs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 F.
  • In a medium bowl mixed together sliced zucchini, Italian herbs, salt, pepper and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  • Spray a medium size casserole dish with a baking spray and arrange zucchini followed by garlic, tomatoes and basil.
  • Spoon the tomato sauce on top followed by sliced Mozzarella and a final drizzle of 1 tbsp of olive oil.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes until Mozzarella is bubbly and melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 12.3 g, Fat 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 837 mg, Fiber 5.1 g, Sugar 10.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

STUFFED ZUCCHINI WITH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA



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Serve these zucchini boats with garlic-marinated chicken or spicy sausage for an Italian-inspired meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

Olive oil, for brushing baking sheet
2 medium zucchini
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 plum tomatoes, halved, seeded, and diced small
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon white vinegar
5 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Halve zucchini lengthwise and scrape out seeds. Place, cut side up, on sheet and season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, oregano, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Top zucchini with tomato mixture. Bake until zucchini is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat broiler, with rack in top position. Top zucchini with mozzarella. Broil until cheese is brown and bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g

ZUCCHINI STUFFED TOMATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large plum tomatoes
Salt and sugar
1 1/2 pounds zucchini
1 teaspoon salt
3 shallots, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1/2 pound grated Gruyere

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Cut the tomatoes in 1/2 crosswise. Scoop out the centers leaving the outer thick flesh intact. Sprinkle the interior shells of the tomatoes with a couple pinches of salt and sugar, and invert them on a paper towel lined plate to drain until ready to stuff.
  • With the grating attachment of a food processor or on the large-holed side of a box grater, grate the zucchini, and place it in a strainer. Toss the zucchini with 1 teaspoon salt and place the strainer over a bowl to catch the juices. Allow to drain for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • In a large heavy skillet, saute the shallots in 2 tablespoons olive oil, until they begin to caramelize. Meanwhile squeeze the zucchini to release as much water as possible.
  • Turn the heat up on the shallots, add the dry zucchini to the pan, and saute the zucchini with the shallots for 5 minutes.
  • Add chopped parsley and thyme, and then toss the zucchini with the cheese, reserving 1/4 cup of the cheese for topping.
  • Stuff the tomatoes with the filling, mounding it slightly, and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place tomato halves in a flameproof baking dish and broil them until the tops are golden. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calorie, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 11.5 grams, Cholesterol 62 milligrams, Sodium 318 milligrams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 3 grams

TOMATO STUFFED ZUCCHINI



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"This is one of our favorite vegetable dishes and a good way to use summer squash," says Marilyn Newcomer of Sun City, California. "It has such a nice Italian flavor that sometimes I double or triple the dish and serve it to company. It can be fixed ahead and warmed up at dinnertime."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium zucchini
1 plum tomato, diced
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
Dash each salt, garlic powder, dried oregano and pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out and discard pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Place zucchini in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 2-4 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a small bowl, combine the tomato, Monterey Jack cheese, parsley, salt, garlic powder, oregano and pepper. Spoon into zucchini shells. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ZUCCHINI WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds zucchini
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes
1 pound mozzarella
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper
Basil, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a charcoal or gas grill; the fire should be medium-low and the rack about 4 inches from the heat.
  • Cut 1 1/2 pounds zucchini into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Rub zucchini with olive oil, salt and pepper; grill, turning once, until nicely browned and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • As zucchini cooks, slice 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes and 1 pound mozzarella into 1/4 inch rounds.
  • Toss (or layer) with the zucchini, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with basil.

STUFFED ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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A little work, but it tastes so good. A great recipe if you are growing zucchini in your garden. Goes well with mashed potatoes.

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Zucchini Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium zucchini
1 pound ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup dried bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Grease or spray a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. With a spoon, scoop out the seeds. Chop and reserve about 3/4 of the seeds for the stuffing. In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, sausage, chopped onion, bread crumbs, egg and the reserved zucchini seeds. Place the meat mixture equally into all of the zucchini halves; mixture should be piled up over the top. Place the filled zucchini halves into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a bowl, stir together the crushed tomatoes, tomato soup, and water. Spoon the tomato mixture over the filled zucchini, liberally. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes. You may want to place foil or a cookie sheet underneath the baking dish because it tends to bubble over and splash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 905.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

STUFFED ZUCCHINI



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This is good served with French bread and a salad.

Provided by LTHASKINS

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Zucchini Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 zucchini
1 pound pork sausage
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Trim stems from zucchini and slice lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and put in a bowl. Mix seeds with sausage, garlic, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Stuff squash with sausage mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking pan. Pour spaghetti sauce over the top and cover the pan with foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until sausage is browned and cooked through, about 45 minutes. Remove foil and cover with mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven and cook until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 878.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Cholesterol 99.5 mg, Fat 58.4 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.5 g, Sodium 2118 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

BEEF-STUFFED ZUCCHINI



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This ground beef and zucchini recipe is a delightful summer meal. For a change of pace, substitute your favorite barbecue sauce for the marinara in this baked stuffed zucchini. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium zucchini
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup marinara or pasta sauce
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; cut a thin slice from the bottom of each with a sharp knife to allow zucchini to sit flat. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-in. shells. , Place shells in an ungreased 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, onion and zucchini pulp over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat; stir in the marinara sauce, egg, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup cheese., Spoon about 1/4 cup into each shell. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Microwave 3-4 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted into filling reads 160° and zucchini are tender. If desired, broil zucchini 3 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown. Serve with additional marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 735mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED TOMATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 vine-ripened tomatoes
1 cup finely grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley leaves, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Fine sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cut the tops off the tomatoes and, using a spoon, hollow out the middle. In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place the stuffing in the tomatoes, taking care not to pack them too tight. Place on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Roast for 30 minutes.

STUFFED ZUCCHINI WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE



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This recipe, by Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey, was published in New York Times in 1981. Its easy and sensational, and that's why I've been making it every summer since then. Recently, when I misplaced the recipe, I was unable to find it online. Now that I've found it, I wanted to post it where others can enjoy -- and I'll never panic again that I may not be able to find it.

Provided by Catherine Rome

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 zucchini, about 1 1/2 pounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, finely minced
6 tablespoons finely chopped green peppers
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 lb ground pork
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 egg
6 tablespoons fine fresh breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, sauce
2 cups tomatoes, cored, seeded and but into one-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/3 cup dry white wine
3 fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Split the zucchini in half. Scoop out the center flesh/pulp, leaving a shell about a quarter-inch thick. Reserve the pulp.
  • Drop the zucchini shells into cold water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 seconds. Drain and run under cold running water.
  • In a skillet, heat half of the oil and add the onion, garlic, green pepper and the reserved pulp. Cook, stirring, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, and oregano. Remove from heat and briefly cool.
  • Stir in the pork, pine nuts, egg and four tablespoons of the bread crumbs. Blend well with hands. Stuff the squash with this mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Blend remaining bread crumbs and the grated cheese and sprinkle over the stuffed zucchini, then dribble with the remaining oil.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bake the stuffed zucchini, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Serve with fresh tomato sauce.
  • Fresh Tomato Sauce:.
  • Prepare the tomatoes and set them aside.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the onion and garlic and cook briefly. Add the wine and reduce the liquid by one-half. Add the tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper, and cook for five minutes.
  • Use a blender or food processor to blend to a puree. Return the puree to the saucepan, reheat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.8, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 82.5, Sodium 152.7, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.9, Protein 15.1

Tips:

  • Choose small to medium-sized zucchini: They cook more evenly and have a better texture.
  • Hollow out the zucchini properly: Use a sharp spoon or melon baller to scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell.
  • Season the zucchini shells: Sprinkle them with salt and pepper before filling to enhance their flavor.
  • Use a variety of fillings: The recipe suggests a combination of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, but you can also try other ingredients like ground beef, sausage, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
  • Don't overfill the zucchini: Leave some space at the top so the filling doesn't spill over during baking.
  • Bake the zucchini at a high temperature: This will help to caramelize the filling and give the zucchini a slight char.
  • Serve the zucchini hot or cold: They're delicious either way, so you can enjoy them as a main course, side dish, or appetizer.

Conclusion:

Stuffed zucchini is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and herbs, and it's also a healthy and satisfying meal. With so many different variations to try, you'll never get bored of this classic recipe.

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