Zucchini Boats with Pork Sausage - Z - Alphabet Challenge

This is the final post of my alphabet challenge! I'm very proud of myself for sticking with this for 26 weeks. There were some new favorites and some disasters but that's the fun of cooking, even if it tastes awful you learned something for the next time. For anyone who actually read these posts - thanks! I pretty much do this for myself but I hope you were entertained with some of my creative dishes.

Ingredients:

3 Zucchini, ends trimmed and cut in half lengthwise
1 lb pork sausage, casings removed
3 Tbsp. panko bread crumbs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/4 shredded mozzarella
6 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese

 

Directions:

1. Preheat an oven to 350.

2. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Gently scoop out the seeds into a bowl making sure the outer skin stay intact. Place empty zucchini boats on a sheet tray.

3. To the bowl with zucchini add the pork sausage, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and mozzarella. Combine with hands until you have a uniform mixture.

4. Divide the pork mixture into 6 equal sections. Add the pork to the zucchini boats. Top with a spoonful of marinara sauce so the pork is covered.

5. Cover the zucchini with foil and bake about 40 minutes or until the pork is cooked through (about 165 using a thermometer).

6. Once the pork is cooked and the zucchini is slightly softened, top each zucchini boat with a Tbsp. of grated parmesan cheese. Cook uncovered for 5 more minutes until the parmesan is browned on top. Remove from oven and serve warm!