1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 onion, diced
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large tomato, chopped
5 zucchini
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Set oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the beef and the onion. Break up the beef with the back of a wooden spoon. Add the salt, pepper, basil, rosemary, red pepper flakes and garlic. Stir to combine. Once the beef is browned, add the tomato and stir to combine. Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
Cut the ends of the zucchini. Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise. Using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out the seeds and flesh. Set the zucchini on a cookie sheet (line it with foil for easy clean up). Spoon a small amount of the ground beef filling into the zucchini.
Bake the zucchini for 10 minutes. Remove zucchini from the oven and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top. Put the pan back in the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the zucchini is cooked and the cheese is melted.
Yields 5-6 servings.
Served with this: Herbed couscous
10 comments:
Okay, that zuc looks delish. And yes, you can totally say visionary visions, I'm smelling what you're steppin in for sure.
Okay, and yeah, you are the smart one. Not allowing anonymous comments was the way to go, I see that now... I've learned a huge lesson, but for now I know he's taking any move I make as a sign of weakness to just laugh at more. It's pretty much just damage control at this point. But apparently we're friends now. So weird.
That does look delish! And you would LOVE Italy! It's me and the hubs favorite country to visit! You would love it, they just look at you kinda funny when you don't order wine, but the food is ammmmaaaazzzzing! I think the cheese thing is something you'd get over quickly, but there's definitely options for minimal cheese!
As a woman, Italy is a huge boost to the ol' ego. Italian men love to fawn over women. Go and feel like a goddess! :)
Never say never. I thought I'd never go to Hawaii but I did last year (and no it wasn't on credit card either)! You will get to Italy someday - keep hope alive. And keep sharing these mouth-watering recipes too! If you don't mind I'd love to direct Foodista readers to your blog. Just add your choice of widget to this post and you're all set!
How is it that you don't remember when we went to Italy last summer? Whit, we had such a good time together. And don't tell the Bishop about all that wine we drank. Who-eee! I never knew you could be such a lush. Savor, dear, don't slosh down.
I am going to try to make them. I have to make sure that I have the stuffing separate then the zucchini. Chad has issues with zucchini.
Can we tag along with you? It is the top of my list of places to go. I know the dirt there must smell fantastic. I always tell Chad I want to finally be around my people. I guess you could say I have a soft spot for Italians. That’s what happens when you are a Meneghini.
Italy does have a lot of great cured meats but I have to say that there are so many other places that are much better then Italy. However, I do want a chance to go down south and see Rome...and never, NEVER go to Italy in August (everything is closed)
wow all these different flavours are so yummy! :)
wait, wait, WAIT! you don't like cheese? my world has turned upside down.
I made this with italian sausage instead of ground beef. YUM!
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