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Italian Style Stuffed Zucchini Boats
One of our favorite ways to enjoy zucchini.
Course Lunch, Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine All-American
Keyword cheese, ground beef, ground turkey, Zucchini
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines
- 6 medium zucchini
- 2 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning blend
- 2 1/2 cups marinara sauce of your choice
- 1 1/2 cups finely shredded Italian-style cheese blend
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 375°
Coarsely chop one zucchini, set aside.
Cut 5 zucchini in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds of each zucchini making a boat.
Place zucchini in a shallow baking dish, drizzle with olive oil.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until fork tender.
Meanwhile, brown ground beef or turkey in a skillet over medium heat, drain.
Season with garlic and herb seasoning mix.
Add coarsely chopped zucchini and marinara sauce. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Remove zucchini from oven, fill each zucchini boat with meat mixture. Bake for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with Italian cheese.
Bake for 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted, remove from oven.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.