Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients

• 4 - medium Zucchini Squash
• 1 - pound ground Ostrich meat
• 1/4 - cup Olive Oil
• 1 - clove chopped Garlic
• 1 - medium chopped Onion
• 1/2 - cup chopped Green Pepper
• 1 - tablespoon chopped Parsley
• 1/2 - teaspoon dried, crumbled Oregano
• 1 - cup fresh Bread Crumbs from French or Italian bread
• Salt and Pepper
• 1 3/4 - cups Tomato Sauce (divided)
• 1/4 - cup grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions

Slice zucchini's in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp; chop. Sautée meat in oil until it loses its pink color. Add garlic, onion, and green pepper; cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add squash pulp, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, bread crumbs, and 1/4 cup tomato sauce; mix well. Stuff squash shells with mixture. Place in shallow baking dish. Top with remaining tomato sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.

Serves 4 - 8.