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stuffed zucchini

Stuffed Zucchini

A delightfully hearty recipe using one of summer's most versatile garden fruits.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 475 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 zucchini
  • 1 lb pork or chicken sausage
  • 1 cup dry breadcrumbs or cracker crumbs
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 32 oz jar tomato sauce feel free to add extra spices to your taste
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

Stuffed Zucchini

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Trim the stems from zucchini and slice vertically. Scoop out seeds and put in a bowl.
  • Mix seeds with sausage, garlic, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Fill squash with sausage mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Pour spaghetti sauce over the top of the zucchini and cover the pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake until sausage is browned and cooked all the way through, about 45 minutes. Remove foil and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Return to the oven and cook until the cheese is melted, about 15 more minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 33gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 1745mgPotassium: 472mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 952IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 352mgIron: 3mg
Keyword easy, easy recipe, healthy
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