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Easy Cheesy Zucchini Pizza Boats with Turkey Sausage

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These cheesy zucchini pizza boats with turkey sausage are a quick, healthy, and delicious twist on traditional pizza, perfect for busy weeknights or late-night cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise and seeds scooped out
  • 8 ounces turkey sausage, casing removed and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • A handful fresh basil or parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and halve 4 medium zucchinis lengthwise. Use a spoon or melon baller to scoop out the seeds and some flesh, creating a boat about ½ inch deep. Sprinkle the boats with a pinch of salt and set aside to drain excess moisture.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 8 ounces of crumbled turkey sausage and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon dried oregano in the last minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
  4. Pat the zucchini dry with paper towels. Spread about 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce evenly inside each zucchini boat. Spoon the cooked turkey sausage mixture over the sauce.
  5. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella and ½ cup grated parmesan evenly over the sausage-filled boats. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  6. Place the boats on a baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until zucchini is tender and cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle chopped fresh basil or parsley on top. Serve warm.

Notes

If zucchini releases too much water, microwave the hollowed boats for 2 minutes before assembling to reduce sogginess. Double the cheese for extra gooeyness. Lower oven temperature to 375°F if your oven runs hot and bake longer to avoid burning.

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