Italian Zucchini Boats
As spring arrives, I’m now finding large zucchinis, perfect for filling. I love this beefy Italian inspired version.
Equipment
- Baking Dish, Saute or Frying pan
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes divided
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Italian cheese of your choice optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour 1/2 cup pasta sauce in a large baking dish.
- Make the zucchini boats. Cut ends off the zucchini and cut in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, hollow out the center of the zucchini halves, leaving about 1/4-1/2 inch shell. Place flesh side up in baking dish.
- Prepare a sauté pan with cooking spray and heat to medium.
- Add in onion and ground beef. Cook until browned, 4-5 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and remaining pasta sauce. Stir to combine.
- Stuff the zucchini boats with the beef mixture. Cover pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes until zucchini is cooked through, but still has some firmness.
- If adding cheese, remove zucchini from oven and uncover after 25 minutes. Remove foil, add cheese, and return to oven for additional 5 minutes.
Notes
This recipe is 7 Green, Blue, or Purple WW Points. Points include reduced fat cheese.