Zucchini Boats

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

3. 3

   Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise; trim off and discard the stem ends. Using a spoon, scoop and scrape the pulp from the center of each zucchini half to make a 1/2-inch-thick shell. Measure 3/4 cup of the zucchini pulp, and discard or save the remaining pulp for another use. Arrange the zucchini halves, cut side up, in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with Italian seasoning, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.

4. 4

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage; cook, stirring and breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onion, garlic, crushed red pepper, the 3/4 cup zucchini pulp, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Stir in the marinara and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer, without stirring, until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

5. 5

   Spoon about 1/2 cup of the pork mixture into each zucchini half; sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and Parmesan.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle evenly with the herbs; serve immediately. Recipe developed by Amanda Stanfield

• Calories 571.69 kcal High
• Protein 35.09 g Good Source
• Carbs 29.65 g Moderate
• Total Fat 34.48 g High
• Saturated Fat 14.75 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 121.62 mg High
• Sodium 1433.02 mg High
• Fiber 4.83 g Moderate
• Sugar 9.25 g Moderate
• Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
• Calcium 628.67 mg Good Source
• Iron 3.44 mg Moderate
• Potassium 761.14 mg Moderate
• Vitamin A 53.95 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 36.02 mg Good Source
• Vitamin D 0.15 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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