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Italian Sausage Zucchini Boats

Italian sausage zucchini boats are stuffed with a hearty sausage mixture and topped with lots of melty cheese.
Course Entrees
Cuisine American
Keyword Italian sausage, zucchini
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 -6
Calories 740kcal
Author Wendie

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchinis
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 2-3 garlic cloves diced
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 cup corn if frozen thawed
  • 1 1/2 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • Fresh basil chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and gently scoop out the flesh.
  • Heat a skillet to medium heat, add the sausage and cook for 5 minutes, then add in the onions, red peppers, green peppers and garlic and cook until browned about another 3-4 minutes.
  • Once browned drain any extra fat.
  • Add in the corn, marinara sauce and parmesan cheese and mix until combined.
  • Add the mixture to the zucchini boats and place in a baking dish and top with cheese.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until zucchini is fork tender. remove add fresh basil...Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 740kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1918mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 18g