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Stuffed Zucchini

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 (8-inch) zucchini squash
  • 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves pressed garlic (optional)
  • 1/2 cup white wine or dry vermouth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Italian seasoned dried breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup (4 oz.) Sargento® Bistro® Blends Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Basil or Sargento® Fancy Shredded 6 Cheese Italian Cheese, divided
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
 

DIRECTIONS

  • 1

    Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise in half. Use a melon baller or small knife to core the zucchini, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Chop pulp; set aside. Cook zucchini shells in a pot of boiling salted water 2 to 3 minutes or just until crisp-tender.

  • 2

    Meanwhile, remove casings from sausage; cook in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, stirring often to break up sausage. Transfer to a colander; let drain. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 2 minutes. Stir in chopped zucchini and garlic; cook 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add wine; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir drained sausage into zucchini mixture; heat through.

  • 3

    Place zucchini shells in a single layer in a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

  • 4

    Stir breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup of the cheese into sausage mixture; stir in egg. Spoon mixture into zucchini shells; top with remaining shredded cheese. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over all.

  • 5

    Bake in a preheated 350°F oven 20 minutes or until hot and cheese has melted. If desired, broil 2 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.

Stuffed Zucchini

SUMMARY

  • Prep Time: 50 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves: 4 as a main dish or 8 as a side dish

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See Nutrition Facts

Serves: 4 as a main dish or 8 as a side dish

Amount Per Serving

Calories 416

Total Fat 23.6g

Saturated Fat 8.5g

Trans Fat 11.6g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g

Cholesterol 95g

Sodium 1280g

Carbohydrates 17g

Protein 29g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Vitamin A 24g

Vitamin C 5g

Calcium 252g

Iron 2g