Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini

Name: Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Zucchini; 4 (6- to 8-inch) (8 ounces each) zucchini; Filling; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound spicy Italian sausage; 2 small (1 cup) tomatoes, diced; 1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 8 ounces (2 cups) Land O Lakes® Mozzarella Farmstyle Cut Shredded Cheese; Topping; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Salted Butter; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Stuff zucchini with a mixture of spicy Italian sausage and mozzarella cheese—the perfect summer meal.

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Ingredients

Zucchini

4 (6- to 8-inch) (8 ounces each) zucchini

Filling

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound spicy Italian sausage

2 small (1 cup) tomatoes, diced

1 small (¹/₂ cup) onion, chopped

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic

¹/₄ teaspoon salt

¹/₄ teaspoon pepper

8 ounces (2 cups) Land O Lakes® Mozzarella Farmstyle Cut Shredded Cheese

Topping

¹/₂ cup panko bread crumbs

¹/₄ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Salted Butter

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

How to make

STEP 1

Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
STEP 2

Slice zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out inside, leaving 1/4-inch shell. Place zucchini cut-side up into prepared baking dish.
STEP 3

Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook 7-9 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
STEP 4

Add tomatoes, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook 4-5 minutes or until most of liquid is evaporated. Add mozzarella cheese; mix well.
STEP 5

Fill zucchini boats evenly with filling.
STEP 6

Combine all topping ingredients in separate bowl. Top each zucchini boat with panko mixture. Bake 25-30 minutes or until topping is crisp and golden. To toast panko further, broil, watching closely, 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.

Tip #1

A melon baller makes quick work of scooping out the zucchini.

680 Calories

45 Fat (g)

120 Cholesterol (mg)

1590 Sodium (mg)

25 Carbohydrates (g)

3 Dietary Fiber

43 Protein (g)

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