Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Name: Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 Zucchini; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; ½ tsp Salt; 6 Pork Sausages; 1 Onion; 2 cloves Garlic; 14 oz Canned Tomatoes; 2 oz Breadcrumbs; 4 oz Mozzarella; 1 Baguette

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Zucchini halves hold Italian sausage, tomato and breadcrumbs under melted mozzarella. Serve them with bread to catch the filling; the sausage cooks while the zucchini roasts.

Total: 45 min; 15 prep · 30 cook
Serves: 4; Scale it below
Calories: 707; kcal per serving
Protein: 33g; per serving

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Zucchini boats filled with sausage and tomato, topped with melted mozzarella, with bread on the side.

45 min

Method

6 steps Oven 425°F 15 min prep · 30 min cook

Prep

Step 1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Scoop the centers from the Zucchini, leaving sturdy shells; chop the scooped flesh. Arrange the shells cut side up in a large baking dish.

Cook

Step 2. Brush the shells with half the Olive Oil and sprinkle with half the Salt. Bake until just starting to soften, about 12 minutes.
Step 3. Meanwhile, heat the rest of the Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Pork Sausage and Onion; break up the sausage and cook until browned and no pink remains, about 7 minutes.
Step 4. Add the reserved zucchini flesh and Garlic; cook over medium heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the Canned Tomatoes and the rest of the Salt; simmer until thick enough to mound, about 5 minutes.
Step 5. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the Breadcrumbs. Spoon the filling into the zucchini shells, piling it up, and scatter the Mozzarella over the top.
Step 6. Bake until the zucchini is tender when pierced and the cheese is melted and browned in spots, about 15 minutes. Serve with the Baguette.

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Cook the sausage to 160°F, checking a large piece with an instant-read thermometer.

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Use mild Italian turkey sausage instead of pork sausage if you prefer.

Leftovers

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days and reheat until hot throughout.

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