STUFFED ZUCCHINI 
12 zucchini, 5-6 inches
1 lb. ground beef
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 clove garlic

Hollow out centers of squash. Mash this pulp with egg, garlic, salt, and oregano and set aside. Brown meat and add zucchini mixture. Simmer about 5 minutes or until excess water evaporates.

SAUCE:

1 c. tomato sauce
1 c. Chianti wine or dry red wine
1 beef bouillon cube (dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water)
1/2 c. grated cheese

Combine sauce, wine, and bouillon in bowl. Saute squash in buttered pan until lightly browned. Stuff with beef mixture and arrange in flat baking dish. Pour wine sauce over squash and sprinkle with cheese.

Bake in 350 degree oven for approximately 45 minutes or until cheese is nicely browned.

 

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