italian zucchini boats

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Super good a great way to use all the fresh zucchini that is so abundant at this time

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For italian zucchini boats

  • 2 lg
    fresh zucchini
  • 4 oz
    shittake mushrooms diced
  • 1 sm
    onion diced
  • 2 clove
    garlic minced
  • 3
    sweet italian sausage casing removed
  • 1 1/2 c
    spaghetti sauce
  • grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 c
    mozzarella cheese shredded
  • salt
  • fresh basil

How To Make italian zucchini boats

  • 1
    Slice the skinny necks of the zucchini off and keep for another use. Cut the zucchini's in half and scoup out the seeds with a melon baller. Place on a baking dish and sprinkle with salt.
  • 2
    In a large skillet add a little oil and saute the onion, mushrooms and garlic. Sprinkle with salt and cook until softened. Add the sausage and break it up cooking until done. Stir in the spaghetti sauce.
  • 3
    Fill each boat with the sausage mixture. Top with parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Add the mozzerella cheese and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly
  • 4
    Top with fresh Basil

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