*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Stuffed Zucchini Italiano

Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ground Beef                      Vegetables
                Casseroles                       Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      md            Zucchini (2 lbs)
     1/4  teaspoon      Ground Black Pepper
   1      pound         Ground Beef
  32      ounce         Marinara Spaghetti Sauce
     1/2  cup           Italian Style Bread Crumbs
                        divided usage (Progresso)
     1/3  cup           Parmesan Cheese -- grated
   1                    Egg -- lightly beaten
   1      teaspoon      Oregano
     1/3  cup           Mozzarella Cheese -- shredded
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt

Preheat oven to 375°F. Trim ends of zucchini. Cut zucchini in half
lengthwise. Carefully scoop out centers leaving 1/4" thick shells.
Chop pulp (makes about 1 cup); set aside. In a large skillet brown
ground beef; drain fat. Stir in reseved zucchini pulp, bread crumbs,
Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup marinara sauce and
egg; mix well. Place zucchini shells in a shallow baking pan. Spoon
meat mixture into shells.

Pour remaining marinara sauce over and around zucchini. Cover and
bake until zucchini shells are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle
with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese melts, about 5
minutes.

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