Stuffed round zucchini with meat and tomato sauce Step 1 of 11
  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.

  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.

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    Step 10

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

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    Step 11

    Bake everything for 35 to 40 minutes.

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