Zucchini Stuffed Pizza Boats

 

From the February/March 2023 issue of Eat Drink Mississippi

Recipe & photo courtesy of Downshiftology.com

 

Ingredients: 

• 4 zucchinis (about 6-8" long) 

• Italian sausage 

• Jar of marinara sauce 

• mozzarella 

• mini pepperoni slices 

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Method:

1. Cook the sausage until browned, drain the fat, and stir in the marinara sauce. 

2. Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create a channel for toppings.

3. Fill each with sausage mixture, sprinkle with mozzarella, and top with mini pepperoni.

4. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes.

5. Garnish with fresh basil. Makes 8 servings.