Ingredients
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3 zucchini, medium size
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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salt & pepper
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8 ounces Italian sausage, ground
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4 ounces scallions, chopped
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8 ounces tomatoes, diced
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8 ounces mozzarella cheese (or provolone, havarti, fontina, cheddar)
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1 ounce fresh basil, chopped
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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2 ounces parmesan cheese
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2 ounces pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
- Wash zucchini, cut in half and scoop out seeds.
- Sprinkle scooped zucchini with salt and pepper and olive oil then place on hot grill or pan for 2-3 minutes.
- Sauté ground sausage till browned.
- In a bowl, combine scallions, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, red pepper and pine nuts.
- Add sausage to mixture.
- Spoon mixture into scooped out zucchini and sprinkle tops with Parmesan cheese.
- Place in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.