Ingredients
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8 medium zucchini
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1/2 lb ground beef
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1/2 lb ground pork
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1 large onion, chopped
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10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained
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14 ounces Italian stewed tomatoes, diced
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1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup water
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1 egg, beaten
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1/2 cup mushroom
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3 cups croutons, slightly crushed
Instructions
- Lop off the ends of each zucchini and slice in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the middle (pulp) with a spoon leaving 1/4 inch on the bottom and sides of the zucchini halves.
- Chop the pulp and reserve.
- Brown beef and pork.
- Saute onions and mushrooms until soft.
- Combine the two mixtures and set aside.
- Blend spinach, tomatoes, zucchini pulp, bread cubes, parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Add this to the meat, onion and mushroom mixture.
- Equaly divide between the zucchini halves.
- Top with mozzerella.
- Place in 2 large baking dishes with 1/4 cup of water each.
- Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for 20 min longer or until zucchini is tender and cheese is browned and bubbly.