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 |
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| 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 | |
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| 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. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 567.4 kcal |
| Protein | 28.4 g |
| Fat | 45.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.7 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Sugar | 7.5 g |
Published on Aug 16, 2024 by Luminița