PARMESAN-PORK ZUCCHINI BOATS

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My father-in-law grows zucchini, so we try as many different recipes as we can. Stuffed with a sausage-cheese filling, these zucchini boats are hearty enough to be a main dish. We usually serve them with rice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium zucchini
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell; set aside. Chop pulp; set aside., In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add garlic and zucchini pulp; saute for 3-5 minutes or until pulp is tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the bread crumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and egg. , Sprinkle salt inside zucchini shells. Fill each with 3 tablespoons meat mixture. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese., Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour water into dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until zucchini is tender and filling is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 1134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

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These zucchini boats were very good. I would make them again.


shakerss
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I love this recipe! The zucchini boats are always a hit when I make them. They are easy to make and very delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone.


Shakil Ahmed
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I followed the recipe exactly, and my zucchini boats turned out perfect! They were flavorful and juicy. I would definitely make these again.


I am Lover
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These zucchini boats were a bit bland for my taste. I think they needed more seasoning. However, they were still easy to make and healthy.


Kristina Jones
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Delicious! I made these zucchini boats for dinner last night, and my family loved them. The flavors were perfect, and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


Selestino Munyaradzi
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I made these zucchini boats for my kids, and they loved them! They are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. I would definitely make these again.


Kody Kite
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These zucchini boats were easy to make and very delicious. I used ground beef instead of pork, and they turned out great. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful meal.


Marlon Vutomi
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but these boats changed my mind! The zucchini was cooked perfectly, and the combination of flavors was amazing. I would definitely make these again.


ARINZE KENNEDY
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I made these zucchini boats for a party I hosted last weekend, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I received several compliments on how delicious they were. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and ea


T YANG
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These zucchini boats were a hit with my family! The flavors of the pork, parmesan, and zucchini blended perfectly together, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making these again.