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

Stuffed zucchini is a delightful and nutritious dish that is perfect for a light and healthy meal. This recipe is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, while also enjoying a tasty and satisfying meal. The combination of zucchini, savory stuffing, and melted cheese is simply irresistible.

Not only is this dish delicious, but it's also incredibly versatile. You can customize the stuffing with your favorite ingredients, adding meat, grains, or other vegetables to sui...

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Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 1 pound pork sausage
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

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

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Trim stems from zucchini and slice lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and place them in a large bowl. Add sausage, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic; mix to combine.
  • Stuff squash with sausage mixture and arrange in a 9x13-inch baking pan. Pour spaghetti sauce over the top and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sausage is browned and cooked through, about 45 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    570 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 1409mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 228mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 680mg