*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Stuffed Zucchini

Recipe By     : Sheryl Donner
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Side Dishes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      Giant         Zucchini
   1      Lb            Italian Sausage
   2      Large         Onions -- Chopped
   2      Cloves        Garlic -- Finely Chopped
                        Fresh Bread Crumbs
                        Tomato Paste
                        herbs of choice
                        Cheese Of Choice

The amounts are not specified since you go by "feel."

Put holes in the zucchini with a fork and microwave until soft.  No
microwave - par-boil the zucchini in a pot of water until soft.  Cool the
zucchini and half it lengthwise.  With a spoon take out the seeds. 
Remove the pulp from the zucchini, leaving some flesh near the skin to
make zucchini "boats."  Chop the zucchini flesh.

Brown the Italian sausage in a large skillet.  Drain off most of the
grease.  Add onions and garlic and cook until translucent.  Add chopped
zucchini, herbs of choice (I use basil & Italian mix) and enough bread
crumbs and tomato paste for a texture similar to turkey dressing. 
Sprinkle with cheese (I don't care for Parmesan so usually use Asiago or
Romano).  Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour.  The top should be golden
brown.

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