Sausage Zucchini Boats
"This recipe is one I got from my parents a long time ago. I have modified it from its original recipe into this one that I believe is better tasting. My children love this recipe. It is great to have this recipe with tortellini or ravioli's, garlic bread and a fresh salad."
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 4 -6 medium fresh zucchini
- 1 cup water
- 1 lb bulk sausage (I use the sage sausage or ground italian sausage)
- 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 slightly beaten eggs
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- paprika
directions
- Halve the zucchini lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4 inch shell. Reserve the pulp for later. Place zucchini shells, cut side down, in a large skillet; add water. Cover and simmer for about 3 minutes or just until tender; drain. Be careful to not over cook the zucchini or it wil get really soft. The zucchini should still be fairly firm after simmering in water. Remove zucchini from skillet and turn cut side up. Sprinkle lighly with salt. Place zucchini halves into a large shallow baking pan.
- Chop up the reserved pulp and set aside.
- In skillet, cook sausage, onion, and garlic until meat is browned and onion is tender. Remove from heat. Thoroughly stir in reserved zucchini pulp, egg, breadcrumbs, mozzarella cheese, parmesan chease, salt, thyme, and pepper. Spoon mixture into each zucchini shell. Use all the mixture. The shells will be overstuffed. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, in a 350-degree oven for about 30 minutes.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Kenneth Dixon
Virginia Beach, Virginia
For fun I enjoy to cook. I began cooking when I was a little boy. My grandmother and my father taught me some of their skills. I learned a lot more of my cooking skills from managing various types of restaurants. I do not really rely on cookbooks to guide me through a recipe. I more or less use them as a tool to create my own ideas of recipes. I have a taste for spices. I do not care for bland foods.
