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Zucchini Cannelloni with Fresh Goat Cheese and Basil

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Plat principal
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 zucchinis
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 150 g fresh goat cheese
  • 150 ml heavy cream
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 box cannelloni pasta ready to fill

Instructions
 

Prepare the zucchini and garlic

  • Wash and pat dry the zucchinis, then finely grate them. Peel and mince the garlic.

Make the filling

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the grated zucchini and garlic for about 5 minutes. Add the fresh goat cheese and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper, then cook for a few more minutes until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Set aside about 3 tablespoons of the mixture for the sauce.

Fill the cannelloni

  • Stuff the cannelloni with the zucchini and goat cheese mixture using a small spoon. Arrange them in a buttered baking dish.

Prepare the sauce

  • In a bowl, mix the reserved filling with the heavy cream and egg yolk. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the mixture over the cannelloni to coat them evenly.

Add Parmesan and bake

  • Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the top. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 10 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Serve hot

  • Serve immediately with a fresh green salad for a light and complete meal.