stuffed-zucchini-halves.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.",
        "Scoop seeds from zucchini halves; set aside.",
        "Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add zucchini halves and cook until slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer zucchini halves to prepared baking dish and set aside to cool.",
        "Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Once oil is hot, reduce heat to medium-low. Cook and stir zucchini seeds and onion in hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir tomato sauce into the onion mixture; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook the mixture at a simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 20 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.",
        "Mix egg into the tomato sauce mixture; spoon into zucchini halves to fill. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the filling.",
        "Bake in preheated oven until the filling is firm, 15 to 20 minutes."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "cooking spray",
        "6 zucchinis, halved lengthwise",
        "1 tablespoon olive oil",
        "1/2 onion, finely chopped",
        "1 1/2 cups tomato sauce",
        "2 tablespoons Italian seasoning",
        "salt and ground black pepper to taste",
        "1 egg",
        "2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, or more to taste"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Stuffed Zucchini Halves",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/228797/stuffed-zucchini-halves/"
}