STUFFED ZUCCHINI ITALIAN STYLE

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Reading through several recipes on line and in my vast collection of cookbooks - I made this recipe up tonight making use of only what I had on hand. DH said - this is keeper - better write it down quick! Edited 7/06 to lighten the recipe.

Provided by CindiJ

Categories     Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 medium fresh zucchini
1 lb Italian sausage
1 cup red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 slices provolone cheese
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon basil
2 tablespoons parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In large skillet, brown sausage.
  • Drain well.
  • In same skillet, saute onion & garlic 5 minutes in oil.
  • Cut zucchini in half - remove seeds from center, reserving meaty party and cutting into cube approximate 1/2" in size, leaving boat shell for stuffing.
  • In large bowl mix together sausage, bread crumbs, seasonings, egg, onion, garlic and tomatoes and cubed zucchini.
  • Mix to just combine.
  • Stuff into zucchini boats and place in 9x13 baking dish.
  • Pour entire can of tomato sauce over stuffed boats.
  • Bake un-covered in 375º oven approximately 45 minutes.
  • Place cheese (tear to fit boats or use shredded) & place on top of tomato sauce.
  • Return to oven for approximately 10 minutes - cheese should bubble.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 743.4, Fat 45.5, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 130.8, Sodium 3277.3, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 15.7, Protein 39

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