Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats
These sausage stuffed zucchini boats are cheesy and delicious, and have my whole family's stamp of approval.
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini (see Notes)
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage , mild or hot
- ½ onion , chopped
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce (see Notes)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper , as needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking pan with foil or parchment paper.
- Slice zucchini in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop the flesh out of the insides of the zucchini. Give the zucchini a rough chop and set aside.3 medium zucchini
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook sausage for about 3-4 minutes until it's browned.1 lb ground Italian sausage
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped zucchini to the skillet and cook until sausage is cooked all the way through and veggies are softened, about another 3-4 minutes. Stir in marinara sauce.½ onion, 2 garlic cloves, 2 cups marinara sauce
- Arrange zucchini boats onto the prepared baking pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon sausage mixture into each and top with mozzarella cheese.1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Bake until cheese is melted and sausage is a little bit bubbly, about 15-20 minutes. Use a fork to test that the zucchini is also tender, if you used a larger zucchini or if your boats are a little thicker, you may need to increase cook time. (If cheese browns too much while zucchini finishes baking, loosely tent with aluminum foil.)
- Serve and enjoy while the zucchini boats are hot from the oven. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Notes
- What size zucchini is best: This recipe is ideal with 3 medium zucchini (6-8 inches in size), but you can also use 4 or 5 smaller zucchini (5-6 inches) or 2 larger zucchini (8-10 inches). Smaller zucchini will be more difficult to scoop out, and larger zucchini will have more flesh and require a longer bake time. I do not recommend using extra-large zucchini (12+ inches).
- Use other sausage or meat: Turkey or chicken sausage are fine substitutions, and you can also use regular ground beef, turkey, chicken or pork.
- Use your favorite Italian marinara sauce: It can be store-bought or homemade, and anywhere from 16-24 ounces depending on the size of the can or jar you use. More sauce will produce a saucier filling.
Calories: 359kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 1106mg, Potassium: 745mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 676IU, Vitamin C: 26mg, Calcium: 138mg, Iron: 2mg
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