Stuffed Zucchini

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Stuffed zucchini with sausage filling, tomato sauce, and cheese. Serve with French bread and a salad for a satisfying summer meal.

Submitted by LTHASKINS
Updated on January 19, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 stuffed zucchini halves
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Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini

  • 1 pound pork sausage

  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

    all ingredients gathered in various sized bowls

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  2. Trim stems from zucchini and slice lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and place them in a large bowl. Add sausage, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic; mix to combine.

    zucchini being trimmed and prepped

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  3. Stuff squash with sausage mixture and arrange in a 9x13-inch baking pan. Pour spaghetti sauce over the top and cover with aluminum foil.

    zucchinis stuffed and topped with spaghetti sauce

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  4. Bake in the preheated oven until sausage is browned and cooked through, about 45 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes more.

    baked stuffed zucchini cooling on a wire rack

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  5. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

570 Calories
39g Fat
35g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 570
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 50%
Saturated Fat 14g 72%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 1409mg 61%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 228mg 18%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 680mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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