Gather the ingredients and follow the directions to make zucchini boats.

 

Ingredients

• 6 small-medium zucchini
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion finely diced
• 1 pound ground beef OR ground beef and pork
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder OR 2 cloves freshly minced
• ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
• pepper to taste
• 1 (15oz) can tomato sauce
• 1.5 cups shredded cheese I used mozzarella; cheddar or Gouda work, too

 

Directions

1. Wash zucchini well, then slice in half lengthwise. Scoop out flesh with a small spoon and set aside. Place zucchini halves on baking sheet.
2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, then add ground beef and cook until well browned. Stir in tomato paste, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
3. Stir in tomato sauce and scooped out zucchini flesh (chop if desired for more even filling), then simmer, covered, on low heat for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, stir well and simmer for another 5 minutes.
4. Heat oven to 360°F. Spoon filling in prepared zucchini halves. Sprinkle with cheese and bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly.