4 med. zucchini, about 2 lb.
1 lb. ground beef
1 (30 oz.) jar marinara spaghetti sauce
1/2 c. Italian style bread crumbs
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Trim ends of zucchini; cut in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out centers, leaving 1/4 inch thick shells. Chop pulp; set aside.

3. In large skillet, brown ground beef; drain.

4. Add zucchini pulp, 1/2 cup marinara sauce, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt, pepper and egg to ground beef; mix well.

5. Place zucchini shells in shallow baking pan. Spoon meat mixture into shells. Pour remaining marinara sauce over zucchini. Cover.

6. Bake 30-35 minutes or until zucchini shells are tender. Remove cover.

7. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Makes 8 servings.