PARMESAN-PORK ZUCCHINI BOATS

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My father-in-law grows zucchini, so we try as many different recipes as we can. Stuffed with a sausage-cheese filling, these zucchini boats are hearty enough to be a main dish. We usually serve them with rice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium zucchini
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell; set aside. Chop pulp; set aside., In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add garlic and zucchini pulp; saute for 3-5 minutes or until pulp is tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the bread crumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and egg. , Sprinkle salt inside zucchini shells. Fill each with 3 tablespoons meat mixture. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese., Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour water into dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until zucchini is tender and filling is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 1134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

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