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Zucchini Boats

4-5 medium zucchinis1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup parmesan cheesePepper to taste1 pound ground beef or ground round1 small sweet onion1 clove garlic6 ounces spaghetti sauce 3/4 cup mozzarella cheeseWash zucchini and cut off ends; slice in half lengthwise and hollow.In a small microwaveable dish, melt butter; stir in parmesan and pepper.Lightly grease a microwave-safe 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Place zucchini in dish and spread butter mixture on top. Cook on high power until tender, about 6-8 minutes.Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a skillet brown ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain well. Mix in spaghetti sauce and one-fourth of the mozzarella cheese. Fill zucchini boats with meat mixture and top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake for about 35 minutes or until cheese turns brown.Serves four to five.Nutrition values per serving: calories, g fat ( g saturated), g carbohydrates, g fiber, g protein, mg cholesterol, mg sodium.

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