Stuffed Zucchini Italiano

Not sure where i got this recipe, but it's easy and good.

Preheat oven to 375~f.

Trim ends of zucchini.

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise.

Carefully scoop out centers leaving 1 / 4-inch thick shells.

Chop pulp.

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.

zucchini, black pepper, ground beef, marinara sauce, italian style breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, oregano, mozzarella cheese, salt