zucchini italiano

How To Make zucchini italiano

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375
• 2

  Trim ends of zukes and cut in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out centers leaving 1/4" thick shells.
• 3

  Chop pulp (about 1 cup) and reserve. Brown the beef and drain fat. Stir in reserved pulp, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, oregano, salt and pepper, egg, and 1/2 c of marinara.
• 4

  Place zucchini shells in a shallow baking pan. Spoon meat mixture into the shells. Pour remaining marinara over and around the zukes. Cover and bake until shells are tender; 30-35 mins.
• 5

  Pull from oven and sprinkle with mozarella cheese. Bake uncovered until cheese melts.
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