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Cheesy Pizza Zucchini Boats

These Cheesy Pizza Zucchini Boats give you all the pizza flavors you crave while skipping the crust. Hollow zucchini halves are loaded with a savory sausage mix, topped with a blend of melted cheeses, and juicy pepperoni slices. Perfect for a low carb meal!
1
40 min
TOTAL TIME
552
CALORIES
$2.37
PER SERVING
Cheesy Pizza Zucchini Boats
Ingredients
8 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Zucchini
4 medium zucchini
Marinara Sauce
1/2 cup marinara sauce
Ground Sausage
5/8 lbs ground sausage
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Pepperoni
16 slices pepperoni
Red Pepper Flakes
red pepper flakes
optional
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
divided
Fresh Parsley
1 tsp fresh parsley
chopped
Directions
10 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick spray.
2
In a medium skillet, brown the ground sausage over medium heat, crumbling it as it cooks.
3
Drain the grease, and transfer the sausage to a small mixing bowl.
4
Add the marinara sauce and 1½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese to the bowl with the sausage, and stir to combine.
5
Wash and dry the zucchini, then slice them in half length-wise. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds.
6
Fill the hollowed-out zucchini with the sausage mixture.
7
Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and the grated parmesan cheese over the zucchini.
8
Place 2 pepperoni slices on top of each zucchini half.
9
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the zucchini reaches your desired tenderness.
10
To finish, sprinkle the zucchini boats with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired, before serving.
Health Info
Macros
15g
CARBS
41g
FAT
31g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LOW CARB
Contains these allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to peel the zucchini for zucchini boats?
How do I keep my zucchini boats from getting soggy?
What can I use as filling for my Zucchini Boats?
Do I pre-cook the filling for my Zucchini Boats?
How do I ensure my zucchini boats are flavorful?
Can I make vegan zucchini boats?
My zucchini boats are always undercooked. What am I doing wrong?
What size of zucchini should I use for zucchini boats?
How to make the stuffing moist, yet firm?
Can Zucchini Boats be made ahead and reheated?