Easy Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Easy Stuffed Zucchini Boats

from spendwithpennies.com
40 min
6 servings

Tender zucchini boats are filled with a rich meat sauce, topped with cheese, and baked until bubbly.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini* (about 6 ounces each)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded )
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage)
  • 1 onion (diced )
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 ½ cups pasta sauce ( or marinara, divided)
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. 2

    Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet until no pink remains. Drain any fat. Stir in the bell pepper (and any extra zucchini bits if you'd like) and cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until it begins to soften.

  3. 3

    Slice zucchini lengthwise and use a teaspoon to scrape out the center to create a ½-inch thick shell. Brush with olive oil and season the zucchini with salt & pepper to taste.