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