zucchini italiano
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Substituting italian sausage for ground beef is an even tastier way to prepare this!
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cook time
40 Min
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yield
2-4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini (2 lbs)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup italian bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 - egg, lightly beaten
- 32 ounces marinara sauce; divided usage
- 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese
How To Make zucchini italiano
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375
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Step 2Trim ends of zukes and cut in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out centers leaving 1/4" thick shells.
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Step 3Chop pulp (about 1 cup) and reserve. Brown the beef and drain fat. Stir in reserved pulp, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, oregano, salt and pepper, egg, and 1/2 c of marinara.
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Step 4Place zucchini shells in a shallow baking pan. Spoon meat mixture into the shells. Pour remaining marinara over and around the zukes. Cover and bake until shells are tender; 30-35 mins.
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Step 5Pull from oven and sprinkle with mozarella cheese. Bake uncovered until cheese melts.
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