Description
Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats are bursting with flavor, featuring savory ground sausage, melted cheese, and zucchini. This easy prep meal is perfect for quick dinners and healthy eating!
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 and setting it aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage for about 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped zucchini to the skillet, cooking until the sausage is fully cooked and the vegetables are softened, about another 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the marinara sauce to the skillet.
- Place the zucchini boats onto 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, checking that the zucchini is tender.
- Serve and enjoy, storing any leftovers in the fridge.
Notes
Feel free to customize the cheese to your liking, such as using parmesan or a blend of cheeses.
If the zucchini is larger or thicker, increase the baking time accordingly for tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg