SAUCY STUFFED ZUCCHINI

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Like many people I know, I've had an overabundance of zucchini in my garden. I created this recipe to use up some of my bounty. My husband often shies away from vegetable dishes, but he declared this one a winner! -Barbara Edgington, Frankfort, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 3-4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 to 4 medium zucchini (1-3/4 to 2 pounds)
12 ounces Italian sausage, cooked and drained
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Reserve pulp. Cook shells in salted water for 2 minutes. Remove and drain. Set aside. , Chop zucchini pulp. Place pulp in a saucepan; add the sausage, peppers, onion, Italian seasoning and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Place zucchini shells in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spoon filling into shells. , In a saucepan, melt butter; whisk in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and mustard. , Pour over zucchini. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 23 g fat (11 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1,126 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18 g carbohydrate, Fiber 3 g fiber, Protein 19 g protein.

Dinu Sadaruvan
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I would rather eat cardboard than this recipe.


Samsu Alam
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This recipe is a disgrace to the culinary world.


Hassan Gujjar172
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I give this recipe a 0 out of 10.


Robert Florence
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This is the worst recipe I have ever tried.


Muhmmad Qayyum
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


MD Tannin Hossain Emon
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This recipe was a waste of time and money. The zucchini was tough and the filling was bland.


Muhammad Bahjaaj
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I didn't like the taste of the zucchini. The filling was okay, but I wouldn't make this recipe again.


SuccessB Beautysignature
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This recipe was a little too complicated for me. I would prefer a simpler recipe.


Sky Face
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The zucchini was a little overcooked, but the filling was delicious.


Jacob Munyoki
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I would have liked the filling to be a little more flavorful, but overall this was a good recipe.


Kshitij Sapkota
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste, but it was still a good way to use up some zucchini.


Kimmminem
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini and this recipe is a keeper! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious.


Lefa Ramaala
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The zucchini is packed with nutrients and the filling is full of flavor.


justina ibanez
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Dexter Op
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This recipe was easy to follow and the stuffed zucchini turned out great! The zucchini was tender and the filling was cheesy and flavorful.


tararicard
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This was a great recipe! The zucchini was tender and the filling was flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the bread crumbs.


BD SAJIB
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Mohammed sajjad Hossen
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The zucchini was soft and juicy, and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Basuli vai
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I made this recipe last night and it was so good! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ansah Joandaline
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This stuffed zucchini recipe was a hit with my family! The zucchini was tender and flavorful, and the filling was cheesy and delicious. I loved the addition of the bread crumbs, which gave the filling a nice texture.