For a richer flavor, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage before mixing with the other stuffing ingredients. Feel free to add other vegetables to the stuffing, such as diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or garlic. Top with shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese during the last 10 minutes of baking for a cheesy finish. Serve with a side of creamy polenta or mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal. Consider adding a pinch of Italian seasoning to the meat mixture for enhanced flavor.
Stuffed Zucchini Casserole
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS428
Elevate your zucchini bounty with this comforting and flavorful casserole. Tender zucchini boats are generously filled with a savory meat mixture, then blanketed in a rich tomato sauce. A delightful dish that's sure to impress.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate23 g
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Cholesterol80 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein22 g
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Saturated Fat7 g
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Sodium906 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat21 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Halve the zucchini lengthwise. Gently scoop out the seeds using a spoon, being careful not to pierce the skin. Finely chop approximately 3/4 of the scooped-out zucchini pulp and reserve for the stuffing. (15 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, chopped onion, bread crumbs, beaten egg, and reserved chopped zucchini pulp. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing. (10 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Divide the meat mixture evenly among the zucchini halves, mounding it generously. Arrange the filled zucchini boats in the prepared baking dish. (10 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together the crushed tomatoes, condensed tomato soup, and water until smooth. Spoon the tomato sauce evenly over the stuffed zucchini. (5 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the meat filling is cooked through. To prevent bubbling over, consider placing a baking sheet underneath the casserole dish. (45 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
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Makenna Feeney
Mar 13, 2025I added some garlic to the meat mixture and it was amazing!
Prudence Stark
Sep 26, 2024My zucchini were huge, so I had extra filling. I baked it in a separate dish and it was perfect as a side.
Patricia Beatty
Aug 11, 2024The sauce bubbled over despite the baking sheet, so be extra careful!
Katarina Feil
Jun 12, 2024Easy to follow and very satisfying. Will definitely make again!
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Eleanora Steuber
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Mar 31, 2023This recipe was a hit! My family loved it!
Reed Jaskolskirippin
Dec 8, 2022Next time I will try adding some Italian herbs to the meat mixture