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    Zucchini Romano


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    8 small zucchini, about 1 1/2 pounds
    1 egg, lightly beaten
    1/3 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
    3 tablespoons of Italian salad dressing
    1/16 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
    2 tablespoons of melted butter or margarine
    1/2 pound of ground ham or veal
    1/2 cup of Salsa Italiana, recipe follows

    Wash zucchini and trim ends. Slice off a narrow lengthwise strip. Using an apple corer remove seeds to make a hollow about 3/4 inch deep in each zucchini. Cover with boiling water, simmer about 5 minutes, and drain well. Meanwhile, combine the egg, cheese, dressing, pepper and butter in a bowl. If using veal, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Lightly mix in meat. Fill zucchini with meat mixture using about 3 tablespoons in each hollow. Arrange zucchini, stuffed side up, in a single layer in an oiled shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish, spread tops with Salsa Italiana. or omit Salsa Italiana and brush tops with olive or cooking oil. Bake at 375�F. for 15 minutes, or until the meat is cooked. Serve hot. Makes 8 servings

    Salsa Italiana

    1 cup of chopped onion
    1/4 cup of olive oil or cooking oil
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1/4 cup of grated carrot
    1 tablespoon of finely snipped parsley
    1/4 teaspoon of basil leaves, crushed
    1/8 teaspoon of thyme leaves, crushed
    2 cans (8 ounce) of tomato sauce
    1/2 cup of beef broth, dissolve 1/2 beef bouillon cube in 1/2 cup of boiling water

    Add onion to hot oil in saucepan and cook until tender. Stir in the garlic, carrot, and parsley, cook about 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Blend in basil, thyme, tomato sauce and beef broth. Simmer gently until flavors are blended, about 10 minutes.

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