Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. uncooked lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1 jalepeno pepper, minced
• 1 1/4 cups soft bread crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cans(8 oz. each) tomato sauce, divided
• 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 4-5 medium zucchini
• 2 cups(8 oz.) shredded mozzarella

Directions

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 seeds. Fill with meat mixture; place in two 13-in.x9-in.x2-in. 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 the last few minutes of baking.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Taste Of Home: June/July '95
Submitted By: Linda Wilson
lwilson@mail.heritage.com
Stuffed Zucchini