Zucchini & Beef Italiano

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees Saute ground sirloin& onion in skillet until the meat is finely crumbled& browned& onion is tender.
2. 2
   Drain off& discard grease.
3. 3
   Stir in next 6 ingredients.
4. 4
   Cover& simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, wash zucchini& trim off ends.
6. 6
   Cook zucchini whole in boiling, salted water for 3-4 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
7. 7
   Drain& cool.
8. 8
   *Cutthe zucchini in half lengthwise.
9. 9
   Arrange zucchini in a single layer, cut side up, in a buttered shallow baking dish.
10. 10
    Pour sauce over zucchini and top with mozzarella& bake for 45 minutes.
11. 11
    Sprinkle with freshly ground Parmesan cheese& serve.
12. 12
    *Note: may also cut zucchini in rounds.