Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini

Tender zucchini shells stuffed with a mixture of Italian sausage, tomatoes, zucchini and onions, then topped with Parmesan cheese
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Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini
Tender zucchini shells stuffed with a mixture of Italian sausage, tomatoes, zucchini and onions, then topped with Parmesan cheese

June 7, 2026
URL: https://m.hunts.com/recipes/quick-easy-meals/italian-sausage-stuffed-zucchini-4876

  • Prep time 20 minutes
  • Total time 30 minutes
  • Servings 2

Ingredients

  • PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray

  • 2 medium zucchini, each cut in half lengthwise

  • 6 ounces Italian turkey sausage

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion

  • 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, drained

  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs

  • 1 egg

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrition Information

370 calories, 42g carbs

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Nutrition Information

370 calories, 42g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    Preheat oven to 375° F. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  • Step two

    Scoop pulp from each zucchini half, leaving 1/4-inch shells and reserving pulp. Place shells cut-side down on a microwave-safe plate and cover with waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH 4 minutes or until shells begin to soften slightly. Arrange shells in baking dish.

  • Step three

    Cook sausage in medium skillet over medium-high heat until crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Remove sausage from skillet; set aside.

  • Step four

    Cook onion and reserved zucchini in skillet about 5 minutes or until onion and zucchini are lightly browned and softened. Stir in drained tomatoes, cooked sausage and bread crumbs. Remove from heat; cool about 5 minutes.

  • Step five

    Stir in egg. Spoon filling into zucchini shells. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese begins to brown.

Nutrition Information

370 calories, 42g carbs

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Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 146 mg 15%
Carbohydrate 42 g 14%
Cholesterol 137 mg 46%
Total Fat 13 g 20%
Iron 3 mg 19%
Calories 370 kcal 18%
Sodium 906 mg 38%
Protein 22 g 44%
Saturated Fat 4 g 22%
Sugars 11 g 1%
Vitamin C 38 mg 64%

 

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