Stuffed round zucchini with meat and tomato sauce

Preparation

1. 1
   Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 180 °C on fan setting.

2. 2
   Step 2

   Cut the tops off the 4 round zucchini and slice a thin piece off the base for stability.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Hollow out the inside of the zucchini, leaving 1 cm of flesh on the walls.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Salt the inside of the zucchini and add a drizzle of olive oil.

5. 5
   Step 5

   Blend 400 g of crushed tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 clove of garlic, 1 teaspoon of herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper.

6. 6
   Step 6

   Pour this sauce into a baking dish and place the zucchini on top.

7. 7
   Step 7

   Bake the zucchini for 15 minutes for a pre-cook.

   Timer · 15 min
8. 8
   Step 8

   Mix 450 g of ground meat, 1 egg, 50 g of Parmesan, 50 g of breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons of pine nuts, 1 clove of garlic, 4 sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of parsley, 1 tablespoon of herbes de Provence.

9. 9
   Step 9

   Remove the zucchini from the oven and fill them with the prepared stuffing.

10. 10
    Step 10

    Replace the tops on the zucchini and add a drizzle of olive oil.

11. 11
    Step 11

    Bake everything for 35 to 40 minutes.

    Timer · 40 min