Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini

SB6's Note:

Yummy!!!!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 zucchini , medium size
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt & pepper
• 8 ounces Italian sausage , ground
• 4 ounces scallions , chopped
• 8 ounces tomatoes , diced
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (or provolone, havarti, fontina, cheddar)
• 1 ounce fresh basil , chopped
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 ounces parmesan cheese (optional)
• 2 ounces pine nuts , toasted

Directions:

1. Wash zucchini, cut in half and scoop out seeds.
2. Sprinkle scooped zucchini with salt and pepper and olive oil then place on hot grill or pan for 2-3 minutes.
3. Sauté ground sausage till browned.
4. In a bowl, combine scallions, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, red pepper and pine nuts.
5. Add sausage to mixture.
6. Spoon mixture into scooped out zucchini and sprinkle tops with Parmesan cheese.
7. Place in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.

Reviews

[lazyme]

Yummy! I made this as directed but had to use dried basil and chopped up a fresh tomato. I used mozzarella cheese which was great with the red pepper flakes. Such a simple and tasty recipe. Thanks SB6 for sharing. Made for Best of 2010 Tag.

[loof]

Love this great zucchini dish! I left out the onions and pine nuts and used turkey Italian sausage. I also sauteed the zucchini pulp in with the sausage. Loved the addition of the crushed red pepper flakes, gave this a nice little zip. Thanks for posting this great recipe!

[Maryland Jim]

This was great. I must admit that I did not have any Italian sausage but I used ground pork breakfast sausage and it still was great. Everyone enjoyed it and I got to use zucchini and basil from my garden. Will definitely be making this again. Thanks for a great recipe. Made for 2010 Football pool.