Stuffed Zucchini - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 small zucchini
1/2 lb. hamburg
1/3 c. chopped onion
1 large clove garlic, chopped
1 tsp. oregano, crushed
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Cut lengthwise slice from top of zucchini; scoop out seeds and pulp, leaving 1/4-inch shell.
Coarsely chop pulp and seeds.
In skillet, brown beef, onion, garlic and oregano in oil until onion is tender.
Add pulp and seeds, 1/4 cup sauce, cheese, salt and pepper.
Spoon into zucchini shells; arrange in shallow baking pan.
Pour remaining sauce over zucchini; sprinkle with Parmesan. Cover and bake at 375\u00b0 for 40 minutes until tender.
Uncover and bake 5 minutes more.
Add Mozzarella or Muenster cheese if desired.