Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to boil.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400°.

Step 3

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and using a spoon or melon baller, scoop out flesh, leaving 1/4" thick. Chop the scooped out flesh of the zucchini in small pieces and set aside.

Step 4

Drop zucchini halves in boiling water and cook 1 minute. Remove from water.

Step 5

Place 1/4 cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 12" baking dish, and place zucchini halves cut side up.

Step 6

In a large saute pan, brown sausage, breaking up as it cooks into smaller pieces until browned; set aside.

Step 7

Heat oil and add onion, garlic and bell pepper. Cook on a medium-low heat for about 2-3 minutes, until onions are translucent. Add chopped zucchini, season with salt and pepper and cook about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Combine with sausage and cook a few more minutes.

Step 9

Using a spoon, fill each hollowed zucchini with 1/3 cup cooked sausage, pressing firmly.

Step 10

Top each with 2 tablespoons each of sauce, 1 tablespoon each of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1 teaspoon each of parmesan cheese.

Step 11

Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes until cheese is melted and zucchini is cooked through.