Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Takes 45 minutes | Serves 4 |

Ingredients

3 medium zucchini
10 ml olive oil
120 g mozzarella cheese
2 Tbsp parmesan cheese
450 g ground beef
1 medium onion
1 clove garlic
1 medium red bell pepper
360 ml pasta sauce (Marinara)
2 tsp oregano
0.25 tsp pepper

Steps

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• 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.
• Stir in 240 ml pasta sauce, oregano, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
• 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.
• Place the zucchini in a large baking dish. Fill each zucchini with the beef mixture. Top with the remaining 120 ml pasta sauce and place in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes.
• Top with the cheeses and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until the zucchini is soft and the cheese is bubbly.