1/4 lb. sausage
4 med. sized zucchini
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c. crushed cracker crumbs
1/2 tsp. monosodium glutamate
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
Dash pepper
Paprika

Cook whole zucchini in boiling, salted water until tender, about 7 to 10 minutes. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out interior of squash and mash.

Brown sausage and onion in a heavy pan. Stir in mashed zucchini. Add remaining ingredients except for paprika and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Mix well. Spoon into zucchini shells. Place shells in a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and paprika on top of each squash. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Serves 4 to 8.