Italian Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Name: Italian Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large zucchini (about 1 1/2 lb); 1 12 lbs bulk Italian sausage; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup dry small shell macaroni; 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons minced parsley; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

2 large zucchini (about 1 1/2 lb)
1 12 lbs bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry small shell macaroni
2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil

1
Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and hollow out, leaving shell 1/8 thick.
2
Chop pulp and measure 2 cups.
3
Cook sausage, crumbling meat as it cooks.
4
Add zucchini pulp, onion, and garlic to the sausage, and continue to cook until sausage has lost all pink color.
5
Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions and drain in colander.
6
Drain fat from sausage and combine with macaroni, tomato, cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano and salt, mixing well.
7
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
8
Brush inside of zucchini halves with olive oil and salt lightly.
9
Mound the filling in the halves and place in a shallow baking dish.
10
Add about 1/2 cup or more of water, cover with foil and bake for about 40-45 minutes.
11
Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large zucchini (about 1 1/2 lb), 1 12 lbs bulk Italian sausage, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Italian Stuffed Zucchini falls under the Vegetarian 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 Stuffed Zucchini

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