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Weeknight around here is insane. Most days we are on the cheer field or running kids from one place to another. I am always looking for something that I can get prepped and on the table fast, that isn’t processed, “from a box food”. When I can get healthy and fast at the same time, I am a happy mom.
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Since October is National Tomato month, now is the perfect time to try out any of Hunt’s® recipes. We really enjoyed the Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini the other night. They are ready for the table in about 30 minutes.
Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini
Ingredients
Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini
PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
2 medium zucchini, each cut in half lengthwise
6 ounces Italian turkey sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, drained
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup Egg Beaters® Original
2 tablespoons Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese
My younger kids do not always love when I make these with Italian sausage so we often times make them with ground beef instead.
- Preheat the oven to 375° F. Spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cut each of the zucchini in half and scoop the pulp from each zucchini half, leaving 1/4-inch shells. Save the pulp.
- Microwave the zucchini halfs, scoop side down, in the microwave for 4 minutes.
- Cook sausage, or ground beef, in medium skillet over medium-high heat until crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Set aside once it is cooked through.
- Cook onion and reserved zucchini in skillet about 5 minutes or until onion and zucchini are lightly browned and softened. Stir in drained tomatoes, cooked meat and the bread crumbs.
- Remove from heat. The let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in Egg Beaters. Spoon the filling into zucchini shells.
- Sprinkle the top with cheese. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese begins to brown.
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Robin (Masshole Mommy)
That sounds like a perfect meal for sausage lovers!
Lisa
I’ve seen a lot of different stuffed vegetables but never zucchini. This looks delicious!
BusyBeeBlogger
I have so many zucchini from my garden! This will help keep things interesting for dinner
Liz Mays
This is actually a way I’d eat a HECK of a lot more zucchini. It sounds so good!
JoAnna
Oh my gosh, that looks so yummy. I can’t wait to try this at home. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers!
JoAnna
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Andrea Callahan
You have broadened my tastebuds, I would not have thought to put sausage with zucchini shells. I am a regular of Hunts so I just may try it. Thanks for the recipe!
Rashell Abril
Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini is super delicious. Will try your recipe later. Thanks for sharing.
michele d
Love hunt sauces. I use them all the time. Very affordable too!
Melanie
Mmmmy. Yummy. My whole family would love this recipe!
Jon
Interesting idea! Zucchini is a great fruit and would work very well in this concept!
Nina Say
I love Hunts products. We keep them stocked in my pantry because you can use them in so many different recipes.
Laura MyNewestAddiction
this looks yummy! i want!
Catherine S
This sounds and looks really good. I love zucchini so I will be trying this. I may use hamburger instead of sausage.
Tanya Coffman
We love the fried zucchini in our house…I can’t wait to try this recipe out with my little ones 😀
Deanna Ritz
I have never stuffed zucchini before but have always wanted to try it. Thanks for this recipe. We are huge sausage lovers at our house so I will finally have to give this dish a try.
Touristmeetstraveler
This looks absolutely amazing, I would try it!
Rebecca Swenor
I love this Italian Sausage stuffed Zucchini. We love zucchini and this is something I am going to make indeed. Thanks for sharing,
Bonnie @ wemake7
Those looks awesome! Our nights are hectic as well. This recipe will come in handy for us.
Risa
I’ve never tried making anything with zucchini before. This looks like a nice recipe and I already use Hunts products like spaghetti sauce. Thanks for sharing!
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I just used this! I use the no salt added version. There is enough sodium in Italian dishes, so it nice to have that option when making sauce!
Kristen
I made something like this on my blog back in 2012. My husband and I both loved it! amazing how filling zucchini is
Marielle Altenor
I haven’t made stuffed zucchini before! Not sure why not, it’s looks delicious!! Will have to give this recipe a try for sure!
Manu Kalia
I will be saving this at home. It is so temping