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

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.

448

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Stuffed Zucchini Italiano

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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