Cheese-Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Italian Sausage

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Baked zucchini halves filled with savory Italian sausage and melted mozzarella, making a hearty low-carb dinner. This Italian-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs medium zucchinis, Italian sausage (mild or spicy), shredded mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 360 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut 3 medium zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh with a spoon, leaving a 1/4-inch thick shell. Chop the scooped zucchini flesh and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup diced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 12 oz Italian sausage (casings removed) to the skillet, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula. Stir in chopped zucchini flesh, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano. Cook for 6-7 minutes until sausage is browned and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Place zucchini shells on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Fill each zucchini half evenly with the sausage mixture, then top with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese over all.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

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