Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Using a spoon, scoop centers from zucchini while leaving a 1/4-inch rim on all sides to create boats. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute 3 minutes.

Step 5

Add sausage in crumbles, cook through, while breaking up meat during cooking. Add garlic during last 1 minute of cooking.

Step 6

Remove from heat stir in tomatoes, 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 7

Sprinkle 1/3 cup parmesan over zucchini boats, then divide filling among the zucchini boats.

Step 8

In a small mixing bowl stir together the mozzarella cheese, remaining 1/3 cup parmesan and remaining 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs. Sprinkle mixture over zucchini boats.

Step 9

Bake in preheated oven until tender, about 10 - 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.