Description
Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a delightful mix of flavors, perfect for a quick dinner or healthy meal. With ground Italian sausage, fresh zucchini, and gooey mozzarella, this dish is both satisfying and easy to make, ideal for anyone seeking a yummy homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini
- 1 lb ground italian sausage
- ½ onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a large baking pan with foil or parchment paper.
- Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, roughly chopping it for later use.
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped zucchini to the skillet, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the sausage is fully cooked and the veggies are softened.
- Stir in the marinara sauce until well mixed.
- Arrange the zucchini boats on the prepared baking pan, seasoning with salt and pepper. Fill each boat with the sausage mixture and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts and the sausage is bubbly. Check the zucchini for tenderness, extending cook time if using thicker zucchini.
- Serve hot and enjoy, storing any leftovers in the fridge.
Notes
Feel free to use spicy sausage for an extra kick.
You can substitute the marinara sauce with your favorite tomato sauce.
For a lower-calorie option, try using turkey sausage instead of pork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg