Italian-Style Sausage Zucchini Boats
Italian-Style Sausage Zucchini Boats feature tender hollowed zucchini filled with savory pork sausage, aromatics, and tomatoes, then blanketed in mozzarella and Parmesan for a rich, cheesy finish. The balance of herby Italian seasoning and bright tomato sauce makes each bite comforting yet vibrant. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal when you want something hearty without feeling heavy.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds, taking care not to pierce the skin. Put the zucchini flesh in a bowl and mix in the diced tomatoes, white onion, and green pepper.
- 2
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Add the zucchini pulp mixture and sauté until nearly tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sausage, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, then add the tomato sauce.
- 5
Simmer for 5 minutes more, then lower the heat to low.
- 6
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a pot of water on the stove to a boil.
- 7
Put the zucchini halves into the boiling water for 3 minutes, then remove the zucchini.
- 8
Set the zucchini halves in an oven-safe baking dish. Fill the halves with the sausage mixture, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top. Cover with foil.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- 10
Remove the aluminum foil.
- 11
Continue cooking until tender, about 30 minutes more.
- 12
Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
- Calories 605.87 kcal High
- Protein 31.25 g Good Source
- Carbs 34.29 g Moderate
- Total Fat 36.73 g High
- Saturated Fat 19.93 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 122.76 mg High
- Sodium 1345.91 mg High
- Fiber 3.33 g Moderate
- Sugar 8.4 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 596.95 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.76 mg Moderate
- Potassium 566.59 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 197.67 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 8.08 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Italian Style Sausage Zucchini Boats is an Italian dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Parsley, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 605.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian-Style Sausage Zucchini Boats?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Italian-Style Sausage Zucchini Boats made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Parsley, Green Bell Pepper, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Italian-Style Sausage Zucchini Boats?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Italian-Style Sausage Zucchini Boats?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 605.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian-Style Sausage Zucchini Boats easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 12 steps.
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