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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
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.