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Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
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Saute the garlic, onion and Italian seasoning over medium heat until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
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Add the Italian sausage and crumble the sausage as it cooks over medium heat.
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Cook until nicely browned.
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Add your favorite jar of pasta sauce to the pan and stir.
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Add the vodka, bring to a boil, then lower heat to simmer.
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Stir in the fresh herbs and 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan cheese.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 375 F. While the sauce is simmering, prepare your zucchini boats.
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Cut them in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.
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Make the trenches deep enough to hold the filling.
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Spray Pam on a rimmed baking sheet.
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Place zucchini on the pan, carefully spoon the sauce into the middle of each boat and top with the Parmesan cheese and the breadcrumbs.
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Bake at 375 F for 45 minutes or until the zucchini is fork tender.
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It might take more or less time depending on how fresh and how big they are.
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When theyre done put them under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to crisp and brown the tops.
