Easy Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Name: Easy Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 3 medium zucchini (about 6 ounces each); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 pound lean 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 black pepper

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

⏱️ 40 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 25 min 📊 Medium ⭐ 5.0 (146) 👁️ 2 views

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Ingredients

6 servings

3 medium zucchini (about 6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 pound lean 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 black pepper

Steps

Preheat oven to 400°F.
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 1 cup pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt & 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 ½ cup 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.