Italian Zucchini Boats
Italian Zucchini Boats feature the flavors of Italy, by adding mild Italian sausage, tomatoes, and cheeses to each zucchini boat.
Ingredients
- 4 small zucchini, about 8 inches in length
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs, seasoned
- 1 pound Italian sausage, mild
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 6 small tomatoes, vine-ripened, quartered (such as Campari)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Wash and dry the zucchini. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Using a spoon or a sharp knife, remove the center core to form a boat. Lay them on a sheet pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle each zucchini with salt, pepper, garlic powder and a bit of bread crumbs. Bake for 10 minutes.
- While the boats are baking, make the filling. Brown the mild Italian sausage and the onions in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes, until thick and combined. Stir in the Italian seasonings.
- Remove the sausage mixture from the heat. Using a spoon, place filling in each zucchini boat. Top with Parmesan cheese and fresh mozzarella. Sprinkle with a bit more bread crumbs.
- Bake the boats for 22-25 minutes in the oven at 375 degrees, until zucchini is cooked through and cheese is melted. Cheesy, spicy and flavorful, these Italian Zucchini Boats make a great weeknight meal.
Equipment
- 1 medium skillet
- 1 large sheet pan
Nutrition
Calories: 539kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 25gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 1665mgPotassium: 981mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1527IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 222mgIron: 3mg