Italian Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Name: Italian Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium zucchini (about 8 ounces each); 1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; Additional minced fresh parsley, optional

Servings: persons

6 medium zucchini (about 8 ounces each)
1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Additional minced fresh parsley, optional

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Cut each zucchini lengthwise in half. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell; chop pulp. Place zucchini shells in a large microwave-safe dish. In batches, microwave, covered, on high 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2
In a large skillet, cook sausage and zucchini pulp over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking sausage into crumbles; drain. Stir in tomatoes, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, herbs and pepper. Spoon into zucchini shells.
3
Place in two ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Bake, covered, 15-20 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, sprinkle with additional minced parsley.

455

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium zucchini (about 8 ounces each), 1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed, 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped, 1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Italian Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini

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