Wednesday, September 17, 2014


Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini


Tender zucchini shells stuffed with a mixture of Italian sausage, tomatoes, zucchini and onions, then topped with Parmesan cheese. Kraft® is a registered trademark of Kraft Foods, Inc.
Hands On:20 | Total: 30 | Makes: 2 servings (2 halves each)

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
  • 1/4 cup Egg Beaters® Original
  • 2 tablespoons Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 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.
  3. Cook sausage in medium skillet over medium-high heat until crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Remove sausage from skillet; set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. Stir in Egg Beaters. Spoon filling into zucchini shells. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese begins to brown.