Description
Delicious and satisfying zucchini boats filled with ground beef, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers to create boats.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef, season it with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and mix well.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the beef mixture.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Place the zucchinis on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the zucchinis are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy your cozy dinner.
Notes
For added flavor, experiment with different cheeses or customize the filling with vegetables and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg