rockabilly housewife's stuffed zucchini boats

Denver, CO
Updated on Sep 4, 2014

Delicious alternative to pasta, a family favorite!

prep time 40 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini (or 6 small)
  • 1 pound hot italian sausage
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or two cloves, minced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 dashes splash cooking wine, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon each: oregano, basil and thyme
  • dash salt & pepper to taste
  • 4-6 slices jack, mozzarella, or other favorite cheese
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

How To Make rockabilly housewife's stuffed zucchini boats

  • Step 1
    Pre-heat oven to 325. Prepare zucchini by halving down the middle, then scooping out the flesh to leave a shell. (If the zukes are large, cut in half again to make two pieces - see photo). Chop zucchini flesh coarsely and set aside. Salt and pepper shells and drain on paper towels.
  • Step 2
    In a cast iron (or other heavy) pan, heat olive oil on Medium heat and cook onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute, then add Italian sausage. When sausage is nearly browned, add chopped zucchini and cook until liquid is released and reduced, about 5 more minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add cooking wine, tomatoes and paste, and seasonings, and cook down until thick, about 10 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste, then add Parmesan Cheese and mix to combine.
  • Step 4
    Pat zucchini shells dry with paper towels, then stuff with sausage mixture. Slice cheese into strips to fit top of zucchini boats, then bake for 30 minutes.

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Culture: Italian
Category: Vegetables
Keyword: #zucchini
Keyword: #Italian
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake

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