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Italian Style Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 boats

Ingredients

  • 6 large zucchini
  • olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound Jennie-O Ground Turkey
  • 1 28 oz can good quality crushed tomatoes
  • 4 oz of freshly shredded reduced fat mozzarella cheese
  • 1 oz freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • flat leaf parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Spray 9x13 baking dish lightly with non stick cooking spray.
  • Cut zucchini lengthwise and use a small spoon to to scrape out the center.
  • Brush zucchini with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, several turns of freshly ground pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  • Roast zucchini for about 20 minutes, or until it starts to soften.
  • While zucchini is roasting, prepare ground turkey and tomato sauce.
  • In a large saute pan, cook diced onions and garlic in 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Once onions have started to soften, add ground turkey and brown until cooked through.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium and let simmer.
  • Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  • Once zucchini is ready, remove from oven and fill each boat evenly with turkey tomato sauce mixture.
  • Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and return to oven just until cheese melts.
  • Once mozzarella is melted. remove from oven and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley.