Description
Sausage Zucchini Boats are a delicious and satisfying low-carb meal option. Tender zucchini halves are filled with a flavorful mixture of Italian sausage, marinara sauce, and cheeses, then baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini:
- 4 medium zucchini
Other:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare zucchini: Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise, scoop out the center leaving 1/4 inch flesh. Place in a baking dish, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook sausage mixture: Brown sausage in olive oil, add onion, garlic, bell pepper, sauté. Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, simmer.
- Fill zucchini boats: Spoon sausage mixture into zucchini boats. Top with cheeses.
- Bake: Cover with foil, bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes until tender and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or plant-based sausage for a lighter or vegetarian option.
- Great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 zucchini boats
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
