Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage casings removed (use any kind of ground meat you like or try it with tofu)
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- cooking spray
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large rectangular baking with with cooking spray.
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Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, then trim off the stem ends. Use a spoon to carefully scoop the flesh out of the zucchinis.
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Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper over the zucchini shells. Arrange the zucchini in the baking dish.
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Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula.
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Add the onion and cook for an additional 4 minutes or until onion is softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Season the sausage and vegetable mixture with salt and pepper.
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Pour the marinara sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer; cook for 5 minutes.
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Spoon the meat mixture evenly into the zucchini shells, then top with the shredded cheese.
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Bake for 25 minutes, or until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted and golden brown.
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Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
Recipe from: https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/stuffed-zucchini-boats/#wprm-recipe-container-20181
Total time: 50 minutes
