Stuffed Zucchini with Turkey, Ham, & Pastina
Stuffed Zucchini with Turkey, Ham, & Pastina
50 minutes total
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Pork/Sausage
- Soup
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
This zucchini is served over pastina pasta, topped with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
One ingredient, three recipes? For this dinner series recipe challenge, Chef Lorenzo created multiple meals using a single ingredient purchased in bulk. He bought 3 pounds of ground turkey - which is a lean protein. With the ground turkey made stuffed zucchini with ham and turkey over a bed of pastina pasta (recipe below). He also created a delicious Barilla Bucatini with Parmigiano and turkey meatballs and multicolor tomatoes. Lastly, Chef Lorenzo whipped up ginger, garlic, and cilantro turkey patties with orange and fennel salad - a fresh dish perfect for the summer. These recipes provide a variety of meals without breaking the budget. Buon appetito!
Click here for the Bucatini Pasta, Turkey Meatballs & Romano Cheese recipe with a Turkey, Ginger, Fennel & Orange salad.
For a video of these recipes with a voice over from Chef Lorenzo himself, check out this reel from our Barilla US Instagram account!
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Ingredients
Serves 6
| 1 | Box Barilla® Pastina pasta |
| 3 | Pounds zucchini |
| 5 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided |
| 12 | Ounces turkey breast, ground |
| 6 | Ounces ham, ground |
| 1 | Egg |
| 2/3 | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated, divided |
| 1 | Small yellow onion, chopped |
| 1 | Clove garlic, chopped |
| 1 | 28- Ounce can Italian peeled tomatoes |
| 1 | Tablespoon Italian parsley |
| 6 | Leaves basil, sliced |
| To taste | Sea 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 turkey, ham, egg, cheese, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Step 2
Remove the stem and bottom of the zucchini, then carve out the center of zucchini using a zucchini/cucumber corer, leaving 1/3 inch of the outer part. Discard the inner part and stuff zucchini with turkey mixture.
Step 3
In a skillet sauté onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil for 3 minutes, add garlic and one minute later add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.
Step 4
Add stuffed zucchini, cover, and cook thoroughly until internal temperature reaches 165° F, about 18 minutes. Take lid off and reduce the tomato sauce if needed.
Step 5
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, drain and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, stir in the parsley.
Step 6
Serve stuffed zucchini over pastina, top with fresh basil and drizzle with remaining olive oil before serving.
Pastina
There are few children in Italy who do not grow up eating Pastina, these classic tiny pasta stars are what parents first serve as a child’s introduction to the delicious world of pasta. Others love this small pasta in their favorite chicken soup recipe. Check our recipe section for our favorite ways to use Pastina!
Barilla® Pastina is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Pastina
- Cook time 6–7 mins
- Pack size 12 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box