Author: Nikki
These Italian Zucchini Boats are the perfect combination of flavors and textures. It is perfectly cooked juicy zucchini stuffed with Italian sausage, cheese and a perfect blend of herbs and spices.
- 4 to 6 small to medium zucchini
- 1 pound hot Jimmy Dean sausage
- 1 cup diced onion
- 7 ounces tomato sauce
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cup mozzarella cheese
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet cook sausage with the onions over medium high heat until cooked through completely. Drain off fat.
- Add tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, oregano, and salt. Bring to a simmer for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside
- Slice zucchini lengthwise and carefully scrape out the middle, removing all seeds. (Make sure it is deep enough so that you can fill them generously.)
- Place zucchini on lined cookie sheet and fill them with the meat mixture.
- Bake for 15 to 22 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle cheese over the top and return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted
Recipe by Chef in Training at https://www.chef-in-training.com/italian-zucchini-boats/
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