MEATY STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

Meaty Stuffed Zucchini Boats image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Cheese

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 1/4 cups soft breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce, divided
2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
4 -5 medium zucchini
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients and one can of tomato sauce; mix well.
Stir in tomatoes.
Halve zucchini lengthwise; scoop out center part of zucchini to about 1/4 inch from edges.
Fill with meat mixture; place in two 13x9 inch baking dishes.
Spoon remaining tomato sauce over each.
Bake uncovered, at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
Sprinkle with cheese during last few minutes or baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.8, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 134.2, Sodium 1171.2, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 10.2, Protein 36.3