Cheese Stuffed Zucchini

Cheese-stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients:
4 good sized zucchini
1/2 lb. mozzarella,, diced small
1/4 lb. fresh mushrooms, cut up, or canned chopped mushrooms
1 Tbs. chopped parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. chopped basil
2 or 3 Tbs. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
salt and pepper to taste
pinch of nutmeg
1 Tbs. olive oil
bread crumbs

Directions:
Cut ends off zucchini, wash and scrape lightly.
Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out pulp.
Combine rest of ingredients, except bread crumbs, blending everything well together.
Fill zucchini cases with this mixture.
Arrange side by side in an oiled baking dish; sprinkle with bread crumbs and drizzle a little olive oil ever them.
Cover (use aluminum foil if pan has no cover) and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1/2 hour.
Remove cover and continue baking for another 1/4 hour.
Serve hot.

Serves 4 - 6.