Stuffed zucchini with tomato sauce and rice

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 2 m.-large zucchini
• 350 g minced meat, mixed
• 1 onion(s)
• 1 garlic clove(s), optional
• ½ bunch parsley
• some salt and pepper
• some cheese, grated Gouda or mozzarella
• 1 egg(s)
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 1 onion(s)
• 1 garlic clove(s)
• ½ bunch parsley
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 can of tomatoes, pureed
• some salt
• oregano
• Thyme

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

Divide the zucchini in half and hollow out the contents. Finely dice the onion and garlic, finely chop the parsley, and sauté in a little fat (oil or butter) in a pan. Then add everything to the minced meat. Add salt, pepper, egg, and breadcrumbs and mix well. You can also mix the hollowed-out zucchini insides into the minced meat mixture. Fill the zucchini with this mixture and place in a baking dish. Place the zucchini in a preheated oven at 180-200°C, and after about 20 minutes, sprinkle with the cheese. Total baking time: approx. 45-55 minutes. For the tomato sauce, sauté the finely diced onion and garlic with the finely chopped parsley in hot olive oil. Then add the tomato paste, and deglaze the pan with the chopped tomatoes. Use spices and herbs as desired. I serve it with rice. Good luck and have fun cooking!