Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Ingredients for Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini

• 2 medium zucchini
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt & Pepper
• Italian Sausage
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Fresh Basil
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup pine nuts

How to Make Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Wash 2 medium zucchini. Cut lengthwise in half and carefully scoop out the seeds using a spoon, leaving about 1/4-inch border.
3. Sprinkle zucchini halves with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Grill or pan-fry cut-side down for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
4. In a large skillet, brown 1 pound Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
5. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup chopped scallions, 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/4 cup pine nuts.
6. Add the cooked sausage to the vegetable mixture and stir to combine.
7. Spoon the sausage and vegetable mixture into the prepared zucchini halves.
8. Sprinkle the tops with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Place the stuffed zucchini boats in a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.