Slow Cooker Stuffed Zucchini

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Scoop out flesh from zucchini halves, leaving about ⅛ inch thickness. Reserve scooped out flesh for another use; set zucchini shells aside.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine tomatoes, ¼ cup oil, basil, garlic, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and black pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended, about 1 minute. Set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add sausage; cook, stirring often, until brown and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomato mixture; cook until comes to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Place zucchini shells, cut-sides up, in a large slow cooker; trim to fit if necessary. Spoon sausage mixture into shells; cover the slow cooker.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Cook on High until tender, about 6 hours. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over zucchini; cover the slow cooker. Continue cooking on High until cheese melts, about 10 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)