Easy Stuffed Zucchini Boats
These Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a healthy, low-carb dinner for the whole family. Featuring zucchini shells stuffed with a rich meat sauce, topped with cheese, and baked until golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or Italian sausage)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups marinara sauce (or pasta sauce)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or more to taste)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease a large baking dish.
- Slice the zucchini lengthwise and use a spoon to scrape out the centers.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef, onions, and garlic until the beef is no longer pink, 6-7 minutes.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and let it bubble for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the meat sauce evenly into the zucchini shells, then top with the shredded cheese.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes until the cheese is golden. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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