Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini

Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini

Zucchini ‘boats’ stuffed with a tasty mixture of Italian sausage and marinara sauce that’s topped with plenty of melted cheese!

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ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini
• 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/2 cup red pepper, diced (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce (or canned diced tomatoes or fresh diced tomatoes)
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano (or italian seasoning)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons basil, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese),grated
• 1 cup mozzarella, shredded

directions

1. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, and hollow them out (using a spoon or melon baller) until the zucchini is about 1/4 inch thick, reserving and chopping the zucchini from the inside.
2. Cook the sausage in a large skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks, adding the onions when the sausage is halfway done.
3. Add the diced red peppers and chopped zucchini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and cook for a minute.
5. Add the marinara sauce and oregano, bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes before mixing in the basil, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and turning off the heat.
6. Stuff the sausage mixture into the hollowed out zucchini halves, place them on a baking sheet, and bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the zucchini is tender, about 30-40 minutes.
7. Top with the cheese and broil until the cheese has melted, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 447, Fat 38g (Saturated 15g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 108mg, Sodium 1334mg, Carbs 21g (Fiber 4g, Sugars 12g), Protein 29g

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