Description
Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a delightful combination of savory filling and tender zucchini shells. Perfect for a quick dinner or healthy meal, they’re loaded with flavor and easy to prepare!
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, chopping it roughly and setting it aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage for 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped zucchini to the skillet, cooking until the sausage is thoroughly cooked and the veggies are softened, about another 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the marinara sauce to combine.
- Arrange the zucchini boats on the prepared baking pan, sprinkling with salt and pepper. Fill them with the sausage mixture and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sausage is bubbly. Test that the zucchini is tender; increase cook time if needed for thicker boats.
- Serve warm and store leftovers in the fridge.
Notes
Feel free to use turkey sausage as a leaner option.
Add more vegetables into the filling for an extra nutritious boost.
Adjust the spice level by choosing mild or hot Italian sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg