Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 garlic clove, finely chopped.
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1 red bell pepper, chopped small.
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
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3 medium-sized zucchini, around 6 oz each.
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2 teaspoons olive oil.
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
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1 onion, finely diced.
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2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated.
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1 1/2 cups pasta sauce, split into two portions.
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1 pound ground beef, lean.
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2 teaspoons of a mix of Italian herbs.
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 400°F and let it warm up.
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Cook the beef with the onion and garlic until browned. Drain any grease. Toss in the bell pepper and cook for a couple of minutes. Mix in 1 cup of pasta sauce and your herbs and pepper. Let it gently bubble for about 10 minutes.
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Slice the zucchini down the middle lengthwise. Scoop out a bit from the middle to leave a wall about 1/2 inch thick. Brush the inside with olive oil and sprinkle some pepper and salt.
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Lay those hollowed zucchini pieces in a baking dish. Stuff them with the meat sauce. Spread the rest of the pasta sauce on top.
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Place it in the oven for 15 minutes. Take it out, sprinkle with cheese, and bake it for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
# Notes:
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The middle you scoop out of the zucchini? Use it in your sauce or for a different meal.
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If you’re using really large zucchini, they might need extra baking time.
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Leftover meat sauce or even chili works great as a filling.
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You can assemble everything early and just bake it when ready.