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Bolognese Stuffed Zucchini

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 zucchinis
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 carrot coarsely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree/paste
  • 300 g ground beef
  • 1 can 411g crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley chopped
  • 5 fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon shaved parmesan
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Topping
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • Basil julienned

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet heat the olive oil. Once hot, add the onion and saute over medium heat until the onions become very soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and carrot and saute for another 3 minutes.
  3. Mix in tomato paste and cook this for another minute or so.
  4. Raise heat to moderate high and add the ground beef.
  5. Add smoked paprika and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Once meat is no longer pink, add the tomatoes and cook this till the sauce is thick.
  7. Drop in the parsley and basil.
  8. Season with more salt and pepper and mix in 1 tablespoon of parmesan.
  9. Set the bolognese aside.
  10. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  11. Trim stems from zucchini and slice lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and discard.
  12. Stuff zucchini with beef bolognese and top with shredded mozzarella.
  13. Bake for about 20-30 minutes, depending on the size of your zucchinis.
  14. Once done, top with basil.