Yield
4 zucchini boats
Time
30 minutes
Tender baked zucchini filled with a mix of shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese that's topped with savory ground beef mixed with your favorite red sauce.
‣ 2 zucchini, the wider the better ‣ 1/2 tablespoon olive oil ‣ 1/2 cup ricotta ‣ 1 egg ‣ 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish (optional) ‣ 1 cup shredded mozzarella, divided ‣ 1/4 cup shredded parmesan ‣ 1 cup ground beef, about 8 oz ‣ 1 cup red sauce, store bought or homemade
1
Cut the zucchinis in half and hollow out the center, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh around the sides. You want to keep a think enough of the edge so that the zucchinis keep their shape while baking. If desired, brush the zucchini with olive oil for some extra flavor.
2
Mix the cheese and herb filing together, then generously scoop it into the center of the zucchinis. Be careful not to overfill!
3
Cook the ground meat of your choice, combine it with the red sauce, and then drizzle it over the zucchini boats. Once done, bake!