Succulent Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini

Elevate your taste buds with this remarkable recipe for Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini. Indulge in the savory combination of zucchini stuffed with a delightful medley of ground Italian sausage, fresh herbs, melted cheese, and crunchy pine nuts. Baked to perfection, this dish is a true culinary masterpiece.

Ingredients

3	medium zucchini, halved and seeded
2	tablespoons olive oil
	salt & pepper to taste
8	ground Italian sausage
4	chopped scallions
8	diced tomatoes
8	mozzarella cheese (or provolone, havarti, fontina, cheddar)
1	fresh basil, chopped
1	teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2	Parmesan cheese (optional)
2	toasted pine nuts

Instructions

• Instructions

  1. Prepare the zucchini by washing them, cutting them in half, and scooping out the seeds.
  2. Sprinkle the scooped zucchini with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Place them on a hot grill or pan for 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a skillet, sauté the ground Italian sausage until browned.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped scallions, diced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and toasted pine nuts.
  5. Add the browned sausage to the mixture and mix well.
  6. Spoon the sausage and vegetable mixture into the scooped out zucchini halves. Sprinkle the tops with Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 15 minutes.

Aug 16, 2024