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How to Make Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sausage-stuffed zucchini is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This recipe combines the rich flavors of Italian sausage, savory vegetables, and a creamy cheese filling, all encased in tender zucchini shells. Whether you're looking for a hearty meal to serve to a crowd or a creative way to use up an abundance of zucchini from your garden, this recipe is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 3 large zucchini
  • 1 (14 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 small white onion, minced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 2 pinches Italian seasoning
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch minced fresh Italian parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 stuffed zucchini halves

  • Cut zucchinis in half lengthwise and spoon out the seeds, being careful not to go through to the skin. Place zucchini guts in a bowl; mix in diced tomatoes, white onion, and green pepper.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sautè until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the zucchini pulp mixture. Sautè until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in sausage, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Let mixture simmer for about 5 minutes; add the tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes more, then reduce heat to low.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a pot of water on the stove to a boil.
  • Place the zucchini halves in the boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove the zucchini.
  • Place zucchini halves into an oven-safe baking dish. Fill the pieces with your sausage mixture. Top them off with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil. Continue to cook until tender, about 30 minutes more.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!

    • Nutrition

    547 cal.

    • Total Fat: 45g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 1268mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Potassium: 894mg

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