Stuffed Zucchini Italiano

* Exported from MasterCook *

Stuffed Zucchini Italiano

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ground Beef Vegetables
Casseroles Italian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 md Zucchini (2 lbs)
1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1 pound Ground Beef
32 ounce Marinara Spaghetti Sauce
1/2 cup Italian Style Bread Crumbs
divided usage (Progresso)
1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese -- grated
1 Egg -- lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Oregano
1/3 cup Mozzarella Cheese -- shredded
1/2 teaspoon Salt

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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