Best Mozzarella Stuffed Tomatoes And Grilled Sweet Italian Sausage Recipes
STUFFED ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Stuffed sausages for dinner using Italian sausage links filled with string cheese and covered in marinara sauce bakes for a cheesy savory 3 ingredient keto friendly dinner in no time!
Provided by Jen @ Whole Lotta Yum
Categories Sausage
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and position the oven rack to the center.
- Carefully cut the Italian sausage links lengthwise, making sure to only cut about halfway down into the sausage.
- Insert a piece of string cheese into each sausage and then pinch the top of the raw sausage closed over the top of the cheese. Place the stuffed sausages into the bottom of a 9x9 baking dish.
- Drizzle the cup of marinara sauce over the top of the sausages.
- Bake the stuffed sausage recipe for 30+ minutes or until the sausages are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 76 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 32 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1101 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams unsaturated fat
ITALIAN STUFFED TOMATOES
Served with crusty French bread, this makes a great summer meal. My husband and our two daughters ask me to fix it for them frequently. Besides cooking, I enjoy antiques, crafts and getting out in the garden. -Michele Shank, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Leaving a 1/2-in. thick shell, scoop out the pulp; chop pulp and set aside. Invert the tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. , Meanwhile, cook sausage, onion and garlic in a skillet until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato pulp, zucchini, basil, oregano, vinegar, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in rice, provolone, 3 tablespoons Parmesan and parsley; spoon about 2/3 cup into each tomato. , Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more or until the tomatoes are heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
MOZZARELLA STUFFED TOMATOES AND GRILLED SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE
My Daughter turned me on to this dish and I changed it up and made it my own.
Provided by Teresa P @glitterteaz
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Grill or pan cook sausage links till completely cooked as you prepare tomatoes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the tops off the tomatoes and, using a spoon, hollow out the middle. Salt and pepper inside of tomatoes
- . In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. Place the stuffing in the tomatoes, taking care not to pack them too tight. (optional: sprinkle with parmesan cheese to top for a bit of a crispy texture)
- Place on a baking sheet (can wrap each tomato bottom in foil) and transfer to the oven. Roast for 30 minutes.
- Alternate cooking method: Wrap tomatoes in foil (leaving opened tomato top uncovered) and place on grill and cook till cheese is thoroughly melted and lightly brown on top.
- Serving size is 1 tomato per person. Filling enough for a main dish when paired with sausage. Great served with sweet italian sausage and a salad! Enjoy!!
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