Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C.

   Cookware: oven

2. Step 2

   Halve the zucchini lengthwise. Scoop out the centers, leaving shells about 6 mm thick; chop the removed flesh and reserve it for the filling. Arrange the shells cut-side up in the baking dish.

   Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Zucchini

   Cookware: baking dish, Chef Knife, cutting board, spoon

3. Step 3

   Bake the empty zucchini shells until they begin to soften, then remove them from the oven.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Cookware: baking dish, oven

4. Step 4

   Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 1.0 piece Yellow Onion

   Cookware: large skillet

5. Step 5

   Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Garlic

   Cookware: large skillet

6. Step 6

   Add the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat, until browned with no visible pink; drain excess fat if needed.

   Timer: 7 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 450.0 gr Ground Beef, 2.0 gr Italian Seasoning, 5.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: large skillet, spoon

7. Step 7

   Add the reserved chopped zucchini flesh and cook over medium heat until softened and most released moisture has evaporated.

   Timer: 4 min (fixed)

   Cookware: large skillet, spoon

8. Step 8

   Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer until the filling thickens slightly.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 360.0 ml Marinara Sauce

   Cookware: large skillet, spoon

9. Step 9

   Divide the filling among the zucchini shells. Top evenly with the mozzarella, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs.

   Ingredients used: 40.0 gr Breadcrumb, 150.0 gr Mozzarella, 30.0 gr Parmesan Cheese

   Cookware: baking dish, spoon

10. Step 10

    Bake at 200°C until the zucchini is tender, the topping is golden, and the center of the filling reaches at least 74°C.

    Timer: 18 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish, oven

11. Step 11

    Let the zucchini boats rest before serving.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish