Description
Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a delightful and simple dish that brings together ground sausage, marinara sauce, and melted cheese in tender zucchini boats. An excellent choice for a quick dinner or a healthy meal that the whole family will love!
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 zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides. Roughly chop the scooped flesh and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped zucchini to the skillet, cooking until the sausage is fully cooked and vegetables are softened, about another 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and mix well.
- Place the zucchini boats in the prepared baking pan, sprinkling with salt and pepper. Spoon the sausage mixture into each boat and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and the sausage is bubbly, approximately 15-20 minutes. Test that the zucchini is tender; adjust cooking time for larger zucchini.
- Serve hot, enjoying leftovers stored in the fridge.
Notes
Adjust the type of sausage to your preference for spice level.
Ensure zucchini are tender before serving; larger zucchinis may require longer cooking time.
Feel free to add more vegetables to the sausage mixture for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg