Zucchini Boats
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
192 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Zucchini Boats
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Zucchini boats are an easy dinner recipe! These zucchini shells are stuffed with a hearty Italian sausage sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
- 6 medium zucchini
- salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup diced white or yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups spaghetti sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Grease a large rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise.
- Cut off both ends.
- Use a spoon to hollow out each zucchini leaving a border around the edges.
- Season the zucchini with salt and pepper.
- Place the zucchini shells in the baking dish.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Drizzle in olive oil.
- Add Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
- Add garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning.
- Cook, stirring regularly, until heated through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Divide the sauce among the zucchini shells.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is golden brown.
- Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.
Notes
- Zucchini: My zucchini were about 11 ounces each. If using a larger zucchini like that, bake the shells for about 5 minutes before filling. This will help the shells become tender enough by the end of the baking time.
- Italian sausage: I like to use mild Italian sausage in this recipe, but you can use hot Italian sausage or a ground turkey Italian sausage if you prefer.
- Cheese: Feel free to use a little more or less to taste. Also, topped with a little grated Parmesan cheese adds a little something extra.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
192kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
557mg
(23%)
Potassium
506mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
436IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 557mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 506mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 436IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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