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Zucchini Boats

Zucchini Boats

Cost $12.5, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 35 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 4 (8 ounce) zucchini
    • 🧅 1/2 cup yellow onion
    • 1 tablespoon fresh tender herbs

  • Meat

    • 1 pound Italian pork sausage

  • Cheese / Dairy

    • 🧀 6 ounces shredded low-moisture whole-milk mozzarella cheese
    • 🧀 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese

  • Condiments

    • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce

  • Spices & Seasonings

    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
    • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • 2 teaspoons garlic

STEPS

1

Gather the ingredients.

2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 13-x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

3

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out pulp to create a 1/2-inch-thick shell. Arrange zucchini halves in the baking dish and season with Italian seasoning, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

4

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook Italian sausage until browned and crumbly, then stir in onion, garlic, crushed red pepper, zucchini pulp, and the remaining salt. Cook until vegetables soften and liquid is absorbed.

5

Add marinara sauce to the skillet, bring to a simmer, and cook until slightly thickened.

6

Spoon the pork mixture into zucchini halves. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly on top.

7

Bake until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted and golden brown.

8

Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

649

Calories

  • 38
    Protein
  • 26
    Carbs
  • 44
    Fats

💡 Serve with a side salad for a more balanced meal.You can adjust spices to taste, e.g., reduce crushed red pepper if you prefer mild flavors.Opt for turkey sausage for a leaner option.