Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving shells intact.
Place zucchini shells, cut side down, in a shallow baking dish. Add ½ cup water to baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 8 minutes or until zucchini shells are crisp-tender.
Drain well; return shells, cut side up, to baking dish.
Saute zucchini pulp, sweet red pepper, peas, and garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat just until sweet red pepper is crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Stir in chopped fresh basil.
Spoon vegetable mixture evenly into zucchini shells. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese. Broil 6 inches from heat 45 seconds to 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with bacon. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs, if desired. Serve immediately.
Yield: 4 servings.
