Easy Stuffed Zucchini Boats

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F.

Sauce

1. 2

   Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet until no pink remains. Drain any fat. Stir in the bell pepper (and any extra zucchini bits if you'd like) and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until it begins to soften.

   2 min
2. 3

   Stir in 1 cup pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt & pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.

   10 min

Zucchini

1. 4

   Slice zucchini lengthwise and use a teaspoon to scrape out the center to create a ½-inch thick shell. Brush with olive oil and season the zucchini with salt & pepper to taste.

2. 5

   Place the zucchini in a large baking dish. Fill each zucchini with the beef mixture. Top with the remaining ½ cup pasta sauce and place in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes.

   15 min
3. 6

   Top with the cheeses and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until the zucchini is soft and the cheese is bubbly.

   10 min