Cheesy Zucchini Boats

By 1For_Him

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 4 small zucchini, trimmed and cut lengthwise in half
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1 1/2 cups fontinella cheese, shredded (about 6 oz), divided
• 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Brown sausage. Scoop out pulp from zucchini halves, leaving 1/8-inch shell. Coarsely chop pulp. Place shells, cut side up, on microwave-safe large plate. Cover with plastic wrap and cook in microwave on high 4 minutes or until fork-tender.

Preheat broiler with oven rack about 6 inches from source of heat. With slotted spoon, transfer sausage to plate lined with paper towels to drain. In same skillet, cook zucchini pulp and garlic until very soft. Remove from heat - stir in sausage, breadcrumbs, and 1 cup cheese.

Place shells in 13x9 inch metal baking pan. Fill with sausage mixture. Top with tomatoes and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Broil 5 minutes or until tops are browned and tomatoes are heated through.

Can serve with New Orleans style rice pilaf, Ciabatta rolls, salad