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Zucchini stuffed with pasta in a creamy lemon sauce

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Ingredients:

  • 2 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup ditalini pasta (short tubes)
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cups lightly salted chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup grated Havarti cheese with dill
  • 3 tbsp. l. grated parmesan
  • 1 large yolk
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp. breadcrumbs

Preparation:

  1. Preheat the oven to broil and line a baking sheet with foil. Scoop out the seeds from the zucchini, leaving a 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick shell. Brush the zucchini with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Transfer to the baking sheet and broil until tender, about 1 minute per side.
  2. Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions; drain.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Add the heavy cream and chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cook until slightly thickened, 5-6 minutes.
  4. Add the Havarti cheese, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of black pepper to the pan; stir until the cheese melts. Remove from the heat and stir in the yolk, pasta, parsley, and lemon zest.
  5. Mix in a small bowl breadcrumbs and the remaining 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese. Fill the zucchini halves with the pasta mixture and sprinkle with the Parmesan breadcrumbs. Return to the oven and broil until golden brown, about 1 minute.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 339, Total Fat 25g, Saturated Fat 14g, Protein 10g, Carbohydrates 19g, Fiber 2g, Cholesterol 108mg, Sodium 356mg, Sugars 4g.

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