Best 7 Moms Zucchini Tomato Italian Sausage With Mozzarella Recipes

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Moms zucchini tomato Italian sausage with mozzarella is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's made with simple, affordable ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be on the table in under 30 minutes. This recipe is a great way to use up fresh zucchini and tomatoes from your garden, and it's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The zucchini and tomatoes are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with Italian sausage, garlic, and herbs, and then topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Served over pasta or rice, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOM'S ZUCCHINI, TOMATO & ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH MOZZARELLA



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Mom made this recipe when I was a kid in the summer to use up those zucchini we always had too many of. I didn't like it then, but love it now! Omit the sausage and make it vegetarian!

Provided by CookbookCarrie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage, browned and drained very well
1 medium zucchini, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
2 medium tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 medium onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 lb shredded mozzarella cheese (or use deli slices)
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Spray 2 quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place one layer of zucchini in bottom of dish, follow with a layer of tomato, a few rings of onion and some sausage.
  • Then cover with mozzarella.
  • Repeat the layers until you get to the top.
  • Bake approx 30 minutes until cheese is melted and a knife inserts easily into the center (to be sure zucchini is done).
  • Enjoy!

ITALIAN SAUSAGE-STUFFED ZUCCHINI



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I've always had to be creative when getting my family to eat vegetables, so I decided to make stuffed zucchini using the pizza flavors that everyone loves. It worked! We like to include sausage for a main dish but it could be a meatless side dish, too. -Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium zucchini (about 8 ounces each)
1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Additional minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut each zucchini lengthwise in half. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell; chop pulp. Place zucchini shells in a large microwave-safe dish. In batches, microwave, covered, on high 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a large skillet, cook sausage and zucchini pulp over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking sausage into crumbles; drain. Stir in tomatoes, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, herbs and pepper. Spoon into zucchini shells., Place in 2 ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Bake, covered, 15-20 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, sprinkle with additional minced parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 485mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZUCCHINI WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds zucchini
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes
1 pound mozzarella
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper
Basil, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a charcoal or gas grill; the fire should be medium-low and the rack about 4 inches from the heat.
  • Cut 1 1/2 pounds zucchini into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Rub zucchini with olive oil, salt and pepper; grill, turning once, until nicely browned and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • As zucchini cooks, slice 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes and 1 pound mozzarella into 1/4 inch rounds.
  • Toss (or layer) with the zucchini, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with basil.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND ZUCCHINI



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This goes in the quick and easy category...and yummy too! Serve over cooked rice or pasta.

Provided by Michelle W

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ pounds Italian sausage links
2 small zucchini, sliced
1 small yellow squash, sliced
½ cup chopped onion
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until the inside is no longer pink. Cut sausage into 1/4 inch slices, and continue cooking until browned.
  • Stir in the zucchini, yellow squash, and onion; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in the tomatoes, with liquid. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1096.8 mg, Sugar 5 g

ZUCCHINI, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD



Zucchini, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 zucchini, about 1 pound
1 or 2 red, ripe tomatoes, about 3/4 pound
6 ounces mozzarella cheese
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh basil sprigs or leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Trim off ends of zucchini. Cut it on bias into 12 slices of about the same size.
  • Bring enough water to boil to cover zucchini slices when added. Add slices and cook 1 1/2 minutes; do not overcook. Drain.
  • Cut away and discard core of tomato. Cut tomato into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Cut mozzarella into 12 slices.
  • Arrange zucchini, tomato and mozzarella slices, slightly overlapping, in a circle on a serving dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Combine vinegar and oil in a bowl and stir. Sprinkle the sauce evenly over the salad. Garnish with basil sprigs or leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 260, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 603 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

EVELYN'S SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND ZUCCHINI



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Spicy Italian sausage and zucchini slow cooked in tomato sauce.

Provided by Genelle Mangine Marsh

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 (3.5 ounce) links hot Italian sausage links
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 (14.5 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 zucchinis, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook sausages in hot skillet, turning regularly, until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Transfer to a cutting board and slice.
  • Heat olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and cook 1 minute more. Add sliced sausage, crushed tomatoes, and sliced zucchini; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 789.7 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

EASY ITALIAN TOMATO ZUCCHINI



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This is easy and just so good! This recipe makes lots. The onions and garlic can be sautéed hours in advance.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Onions

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 -8 medium zucchini, sliced with skin on
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 medium onions
2 -3 fresh minced garlic cloves (or to taste)
1/3 cup oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, slightly drained
1 -2 tablespoon tomato paste
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons oregano
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
grated parmesan cheese, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375°F.
  • Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
  • Place the sliced zucchini evenly in the bottom of the buttered baking dish.
  • Sprinkle about 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over the zucchini.
  • In a frypan, sauté onions and garlic in oil and butter until just lightly browned and tender.
  • Add in tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, oregano and vinegar; heat until boiling, reduce heat and simmer for about 25 minutes.
  • Pour the tomato mixture over the zucchini.
  • Sprinkle with more grated parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes.
  • *NOTE* 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese may be sprinkled on top the last 10 minutes of baking.

Tips:

  • Choose firm, fresh zucchini and tomatoes: Look for zucchini that is deep green in color and free of blemishes. Choose tomatoes that are ripe and juicy, without any soft spots or bruises.
  • Slice the zucchini and tomatoes evenly: This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Brown the sausage thoroughly: This will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming greasy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the vegetables will not cook evenly and will become mushy.
  • Season the dish to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately, while the vegetables are still hot and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

This zucchini, tomato, and Italian sausage dish is a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor. It is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. The combination of zucchini, tomatoes, Italian sausage, and mozzarella cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious meal, give this recipe a try!

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