Stuffed Zucchini

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a skillet, brown onion in oil.
• Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
• Strain off the grease.
• Return beef/onion mixture to the skillet.
• Add the tomato sauce, wine, oregano, garlic powder, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer, cooking until liquid cooks down to a thickened stage (approximately 30 minutes).
• While sauce is cooking, boil or steam the whole zucchini until semi-cooked.
• Remove from stove and cool down with cold water.
• 10. Slice zucchini in half, lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and discard.
• 11. Line up the zucchini halves in a 9×13 pan.
• 12.Spoon the meat mixture into the zucchini.(may be frozen at this stage if preparing an extra batch)
• 13. Sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese.
• 14. Cover lightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
• 15. Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
• 16. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.