Name: Barilla Stuffed Zucchini with Chicken, Ham and Pastina Pasta
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Pastina pasta; 3 lbs Zucchini; 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided; 10 oz ground chicken; 4 oz ground ham; 1 egg; 2/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated, divided; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 28-oz can Italian tomatoes, peeled; 1 tbsp Italian parsley; 6 leaves basil, sliced; To taste sea salt and black pepper

Barilla Stuffed Zucchini with Chicken, Ham and Pastina Pasta

50 minutes

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A staple in Italian households, this recipe features baked zucchinis generously stuffed with a savoury blend of chicken, ham and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, for a delightful burst of flavours in every bite. Pair it with tiny stars of high-quality Barilla Pastina pasta, tomatoes and fresh herbs, and it’s everything you want in a true Mediterranean Diet!

Classic Authentic Italian Recipes

Ingredients

3 servings

1 boxBarilla Pastina pasta

3 lbsZucchini

5 tbspextra virgin olive oil, divided

10 ozground chicken

4 ozground ham

1egg

2/3 cupParmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated, divided

1small yellow onion, chopped

1 clovegarlic, chopped

1 28-oz canItalian tomatoes, peeled

1 tbspItalian parsley

6leaves basil, sliced

To tastesea salt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

In a bowl mix chicken, ham, egg, 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

Remove the stem and bottom of the zucchini, cut in two parts, then carve out the centre of zucchini using a zucchini/cucumber corer, leaving 1/3 inch of the outer part. Discard the inner part and stuff zucchini with the meat mixture.

Step 3

In a skillet, sauté onion with 2 tbsp olive oil for 3 minutes. Add garlic, and 1 minute later tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and bring to simmer. Add zucchini, cover and cook thoroughly until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 18 minutes. Take lid off and reduce the tomato sauce if needed. Meanwhile, cook Barilla Pastina pasta in water, drain and toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, stir in the parsley.

Step 4

Serve stuffed zucchini over Barilla Pastina pasta, top with remaining cheese, fresh basil and drizzle with olive oil before serving.

Pastina

Pastina is a staple in Italian households and is beloved for its small, star-shaped grains. This pasta cut is often used to add heartiness to soups and broths, making it a go-to choice for families, especially during colder seasons when comfort food is top of mind.

Shape

Mini and Soup

Cook time

6 minutes

Pack size

340 g (4 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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