Easy Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Try these Easy Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats for a nutritious and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini sliced in half lengthwise
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 yellow onion finely diced
- 1 carrot finely diced
- 2 celery stalks finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 cups pasta sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese grated
- 2 tbsp fresh basil optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in the diced onion, carrot, and celery, sautéing for a minute or two.
- Add the ground turkey and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until the turkey is lightly browned.
- Pour in the pasta sauce and bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Spoon the meat mixture into the zucchini boats, and sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for around 15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Take the zucchini boats out of the oven and garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve and enjoy!