Slow Cooker Stuffed Zucchini

Try this slow cooker stuffed zucchini recipe and delight your family with savory sausage, Italian seasoning, fresh basil, Parmesan, and melty mozzarella.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 7 hr
• Calories: 654 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 4 fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
• 1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
• 2 large zucchini, trimmed and halved lengthwise
• 4 ripe tomatoes, cored
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Scoop out flesh from zucchini halves, leaving about ⅛ inch thickness. Reserve scooped out flesh for another use; set zucchini shells aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.