Preparation

• Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your baking dish by coating it with non-stick spray.
• Prepare Zucchini: Halve the zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the inner flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch rim.
• Cook Filling: Heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté diced onion until softened, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Brown the Meat: Increase heat, add ground beef, cook until browned and crumbly, roughly 5-7 minutes.
• Combine Ingredients: Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Stuff Zucchini: Fill each zucchini half with meat mixture, top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan.
• Bake: Place stuffed zucchini in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until tender and cheese is bubbly.
• Garnish: Sprinkle chopped parsley over zucchini boats before serving.