Name: Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Pine Nuts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 wide and fat zucchini (about 2 lbs. total - the light green variety has the best shape and flavor); 15 oz tomato sauce or tomato puree, unsalted (1 can); 2 tbsp tomato paste (divided); 1 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne (if you like spicy flavors, use 1/2 tsp); 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb ground lamb (you may substitute ground beef or dark meat ground chicken); 1 whole onion (minced); 2 tsp minced fresh garlic; 1/3 cup pine nuts; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp turmeric; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; Pinch allspice; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley (plus more for garnish); 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (if spice sensitive, omit)