Stuffed Zucchini Italiano Recipe

Name: Stuffed Zucchini Italiano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini, 2 pounds; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb ground beef; 32 ounces marinara sauce, purchased or 32 ounces homemade marinara sauce; ½ cup Italian style breadcrumbs, divided; ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon oregano; ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; ½ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

4 medium zucchini, 2 pounds
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 lb ground beef
32 ounces marinara sauce, purchased or 32 ounces homemade marinara sauce
½ cup Italian style breadcrumbs, divided
⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon oregano
⅓ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ teaspoon salt

1
Preheat oven to 375~F.
2
Trim ends of zucchini.
3
Cut zucchini in half lengthwise.
4
Carefully scoop out centers leaving 1/4-inch thick shells.
5
Chop pulp (makes about 1 cup); set aside.
6
In a large skillet brown ground beef; drain fat.
7
Stir in reseved zucchini pulp, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup marinara sauce and egg; mix well.
8
Place zucchini shells in a shallow baking pan.
9
Spoon meat mixture into shells.
10
Pour remaining marinara sauce over and around zucchini.
11
Cover and bake until zucchini shells are tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
12
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
13
Bake, uncovered, until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium zucchini, 2 pounds, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 lb ground beef, 32 ounces marinara sauce, purchased or 32 ounces homemade marinara sauce, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Zucchini Italiano falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Stuffed Zucchini Italiano

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