Baked Zucchini

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Baked Zucchini

This recipe uses the CNP Master Meat Sauce and CNP Italian seasoning. Meat Sauce is a base mix of ground meat and spices you can make ahead and store for use in many of our recipes.
Servings: 1 zucchini

Ingredients

  • 1 large zucchini
  • 1 cup CNP Meat Sauce
  • 1 large green bell pepper chopped
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • ½ cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon CNP Italian seasoning (or oregano)

Instructions

  • Cut the stem ends off zucchini. Slice the zucchini in half length-wise. Scoop out some of the flesh leaving 14-inch thick shells. Chop the removed zucchini.
  • Partially cook the zucchini shells in the microwave for 5 minutes, or drop shell into boiling water for 6 minutes and drain.
  • In saucepan combine CNP Meat Sauce, green pepper, chopped zucchini, spices and tomato paste. Heat thoroughly.
  • Place shells in baking dish or cookie sheet (any size). Fill shells with the mixture.
  • Cover and bake at 350°F for about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with shredded cheese after baking.

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