Stuffed Zucchini Italiano

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Title: STUFFED ZUCCHINI ITALIANO
Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Casseroles, Ethnic
Yield: 4 Servings

4 md Zucchini (2 lbs)
1 lb Ground Beef
1/2 c Italian Style Bread Crumbs
1/3 c Parmesan Cheese; grated
1 ts Oregano
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Ground Black Pepper
32 oz Marinara Spaghetti Sauce;
-divided usage (Progresso)
1 Egg; lightly beaten
1/3 c Mozzarella Cheese; shredded

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

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