Stuffed Zucchini

Stuffed Zucchini

Course :	Beef
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	8

Ingredients:

1 1/2	pounds	lean ground beef
1	large	onion -- chopped
1	large	green pepper -- chopped
1	medium	jalapeno pepper -- chopped
1	medium	jalapeno pepper -- minced
1 1/4	cups	soft bread crumbs
1	large	egg -- beaten
1	tablespoon	dried parsley
1	teaspoon	dried basil
1	teaspoon	italian seasoning
1	teaspoon	salt
1/8	teaspoon	pepper
2	cans	tomato sauce -- divided, 8 ounce
2	medium	tomatoes -- coarsely chopped
4	medium	zucchini
2	cups	mozzarella cheese -- shredded

Preparation:

In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients and one can of tomato sauce; mix well. Stir in tomatoes. Halve zucchini lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Fill with meat mixture; place into two 9 x 13 baking dishes. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over each. Bake uncovered at 375 for 45 minutes or until the zucchini is tender. Sprinkle with the cheese during the last few minutes of baking.