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Italian Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Zucchini

By: Rosemary Published: July 16, 2019

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This tasty Stuffed Zucchini Dish, made with Italian Sausage & Cheese is the perfect way to use up your overload of zucchini. These easy to make Stuffed Zucchini Boats will become a family favourite.

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  • Italian Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Zucchini
  • How to make Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Zucchini
  • Is Zucchini good for you?
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  • What are the Ingredients for Stuffed Zucchini?
  • How to cook the zucchini
  • How to Store Baked Zucchini
  • Italian Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Zucchini
    • Ingredients  1x2x3x
      • *the amount of sausage is 1/2 cup cooked (65 grams)
      • TOPPING
    • Instructions 
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

stuffed zucchini on a plate and in the panItalian Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Zucchini

It’s zucchini time! Which means they are coming up everywhere and since I love to try new recipes or even old delicious ones my mother-in-law used to make. Such as these!

  • Grilled Zucchini Lasagna
  • Italian Savory Zucchini Pie
  • Zucchini Cake Donuts with Light Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Baked Zucchini Stuffed with Meat

I remember how she would even slice them up add them to a pan with olive oil, fresh chopped parsley, salt and of course a sprinkle of hot pepper flakes, cook them until they were golden (because no one liked mushy zucchini)!

And then toss them with some al dent penne pasta. So good, and a fast and easy way to get dinner on the table.

How to make Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Zucchini

  • Slice the ends off the zucchini and boil in lightly salted water.
  • Let cool enough to handle, then slice in half lengthwise and remove the pulp.

stuffed zucchini how to make slicing the zucchini and boiled

  • Chop the zucchini pulp.
  • Mix all the stuffing ingredients into a medium bowl.
  • Gently mix together with a spatula.

stuffed zucchini how to make chopped pulp, ingredients in a bowl and all the ingredients mixed in a bowl

  • Stuff the hollowed out zucchini boats and place in a baking pan.
  • Sprinkle the boats with extra parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake.

stuffed zucchini stuffed in a pan and stuffed with parmesan cheese in a pan ready to bake

Is Zucchini good for you?

Zucchini is very good for you, it has zero fat, it’s high in water and fiber. It also contains vitamins B6, riboflavin, folate, C, and K, and minerals, like potassium and manganese.

The summer squash also contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory it also helps with blood circulation and helps your heart stay healthy!

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    What are the Ingredients for Stuffed Zucchini?

    • 6 medium zucchini
    • eggs
    • bread crumbs
    • mascarpone or double cream
    • firm mozzarella, fontina or gruyere cheese
    • Italian mild or spicy sausage
    • Parmesan cheese
    • and of course a few spices

    How to cook the zucchini

    I recommend boiling the zucchini first then slicing in half lengthwise and removing the pulp in the middle. The pulp is then added into the stuffing ingredients and baked.

    up close stuffed zucchini

    How to Store Baked Zucchini

    The stuffed zucchini should be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for three to four days. Freezing baked zucchini is probably not a good idea because the zucchini will get soggy.

    Although freezing the stuffing is a great idea. Make the stuffing (without the zucchini pulp) place in an airtight container and freeze, it will keep for up to 3 months.

    Thaw the stuffing in the fridge then just fold in the zucchini pulp when ready to bake.

    So if you are like me and always looking for a new way to use up your Summer Zucchini, then I hope you give this Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Zucchini a try and let me know how you like it. Buon Appetito!

    stuffed zucchini on a plate

    Italian Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Zucchini

    Rosemary Molloy
    This tasty Stuffed Zucchini with Italian Sausage & Cheese is the perfect way to use up your overload of zucchini. A delicious dinner idea.
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 396 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 medium-large zucchini
    • 1-2 Italian sausage* (mild or hot)
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
    • 2 eggs
    • 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
    • 1/4 cup mascarpone or double cream (55 grams)
    • 1-2 pinches salt
    • 2 dashes pepper or hot pepper flakes if preferred
    • 1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes
    • 1 cup shredded firm mozzarella/ gruyere or fontal cheese (120 grams)
    • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated (50 grams)

    *the amount of sausage is 1/2 cup cooked (65 grams)

      TOPPING

      • 1- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
      • 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

      Instructions
       

      • Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C). Lightly drizzle a medium size baking pan with 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil.
      • Trim the ends off the zucchini, then cook in salted boiling water for approximately 10-15 minutes (tender but not mushy) then drain and emerge in cold water. When cool enough to handle slice down the middle lengthwise and remove the pulp with a small spoon, chop the pulp and set aside. Place the zucchini boats cut side up on prepared baking pan.
      • In a small frying pan add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, remove the casing from the sausages and break into small pieces, fry until golden. Drain on a paper towel.
      • In a medium bowl gently mix together the zucchini pulp, Italian sausage, eggs, bread crumbs, mascarpone, salt, pepper, parsley, mozzarella and parmesan.
      • Fill the zucchini boats with the mixture, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for approximately 20 minutes. Serve immediately. Enjoy.

      Notes

      You can also use 1/4 cup whole cream but then only use 1 egg.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 16gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 491mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 505IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 367mgIron: 0.9mg
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        1. Danie says

          August 13, 2021 at 3:36 am

          5 stars
          I made this recipe tonight and it was excellent and so tasty. The only thing different was I added sautéed peppers, onions and mushrooms. My husband loved it. Next time I’ll use this stuffing recipe for eggplant.

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          • Rosemary says

            August 15, 2021 at 6:21 pm

            Hi Danie, thanks so much, glad you and your husband enjoyed it. Have a great weekend.

            Reply
        2. Jenny says

          July 18, 2021 at 2:25 am

          5 stars
          This is soooo good!!! Jazzed it up with an extra dash or 12 of crushed red pepper flakes….mmmm mmmm good!
          Next time I try this, I’m going to do the zucchini boiling it first.

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            July 18, 2021 at 6:55 pm

            Thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful Sunday.

            Reply
        3. Rebekah says

          August 13, 2020 at 7:21 pm

          5 stars
          This recipe makes this all time favorite easy! Tastes truly Italian and just wonderful! MANY Thanks!

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          • Rosemary says

            August 14, 2020 at 10:10 am

            Hi Rebekah, thanks so much, glad you enjoy it. Take care.

            Reply
        4. Bob says

          August 7, 2020 at 10:43 pm

          4 stars
          I made this using 3 servings. I found the mix to be a little too soupy so I added more bread crumbs which made it much better. I also put the zucchini under the broiler for 2 minutes before taking it out of the oven. It was thoroughly enjoyable and I’d make this again and would recommend it. I’d add a picture but I didn’t see where I could do that.

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          • Rosemary says

            August 8, 2020 at 11:54 am

            Hi Bob, thanks so much, yes adding more bread crumbs is a good idea if it is too watery. Glad you enjoyed it. Take care.

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