Ingredients

2large zucchini

1onion

1clovegarlic

1lbground beef

1tomato,diced

1bell pepper,diced

1cuppasta sauce,or marinara, divided

1½tspItalian seasoning

¼tsppepper

1cupmozzarella cheese,divided

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic until no pink remains. Drain any fat.

Stir in ½ cup pasta sauce, tomato, bell pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ½ of the cheese.

Slice zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the center to create a shell, then place in a baking dish. Fill each zucchini with ¼ of the beef mixture.

Spread the remaining ½ cup pasta sauce over the zucchini boats and top with the remaining cheese.

Bake for 25 minutes or until zucchini is soft and cheese is bubbly.