Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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A close-up of stuffed zucchini boats topped with melted cheese and herbs in a blue ceramic baking dish. The boats are filled with a mix of ground meat and tomato sauce, creating a savory, baked dish.

Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Author Brooke Burks

Ingredients

4 zucchini medium sized
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound italian sausage ground
1/2 cup onion chopped
2 tablespoon garlic fresh minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1.5 cups marinara sauce
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese grated
1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
fresh herbs

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°. Lightly spray a baking dish with non stick cooking spray. Prepare zucchini by trimming ends and gently scooping out seeds and pulp to make the boats. Place in prepared baking dish and sprinkle with a little of the salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Set aside.
4 zucchini, 1 teaspoon italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
Brown Italian sausage until almost done. Add onions and garlic and cook for a few minutes to soften. Season with red pepper flakes and remaining salt and pepper and Italian seasoning. Add in marinara and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
1 pound italian sausage, 1/2 cup onion, 2 tablespoon garlic, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1.5 cups marinara sauce
Spoon sausage mixture into each zucchini boat evenly. top with mozzarella and parmesan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until cheese has melted and is slightly browned. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs when serving.
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, fresh herbs

Nutrition(All values are estimates only)

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