Bolognese Zucchini Boats

Name: Bolognese Zucchini Boats
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 zucchinis (large, halved lengthwise); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.25 pound ground beef (lean); 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained); 0.5 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Fresh zucchini halves baked and filled with a savory, traditional Bolognese-style ground beef sauce, topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.12/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Carb

Ingredients

2 zucchinis (large, halved lengthwise)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1.25 pound ground beef (lean)
1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
0.5 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scoop out the flesh from the zucchini halves, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Roughly chop the scooped zucchini flesh and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat. Add chopped yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in minced garlic, reserved chopped zucchini flesh, diced tomatoes (undrained), chicken broth, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Place the zucchini halves on a baking sheet. Fill each zucchini boat generously with the beef Bolognese sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender-crisp and the cheese is melted and lightly golden. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can prep the zucchini and make the sauce ahead of time, then just assemble and bake when ready to eat.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 383
Protein: 23.9 g
Carbohydrates: 11.4 g
Fat: 27.6 g
Fiber: 2.4 g
Sodium: 921 mg
Saturated Fat: 10.6 g
Sugar: 6.3 g
Cholesterol: 86 mg