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Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Tender zucchini filled with a silky meat sauce, topped with cheese and baked until tender.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Stuffed Zucchini Boats recipes
Servings: 2
Calories: 904kcal
Author: Luda huang

Equipment

  • oven

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1/2 cup onion finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large rectangular baking with with cooking spray.
  • Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, then trim off the stem ends. Use a spoon to carefully scoop the flesh out of the zucchinis.
  • Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper over the zucchini shells. Arrange the zucchini in the baking dish.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula.
  • Add the onion and cook for an additional 4 minutes or until onion is softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Season the sausage .
  • Spread the sausage sauce over the zucchini boats and top with cheese.
  • Bake! Transfer the stuffed squash to a 400-degree oven and bake until the filling is set & nicely golden brown, 20-25 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley

Nutrition

Calories: 904kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 74g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 1725mg | Potassium: 1164mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1014IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 4mg