A low carb pizza alternative, these zucchini pizza boats will be a huge hit with the whole family. Stuffed with hearty Italian sausage, veggies, and two types of cheese, this quick and easy dinner recipe is sure to be a new favorite.
Did you know that September is Family Meals Month? And with school back in session, spending meal times as a family is more important than ever! With our busy schedules, we don’t always have a lot of time. That’s why I love to have some quick, kid-friendly meals planned that I can make quickly so we can have that time together!
With fresh, local ingredients found at your local D&W Fresh Market, you can whip up these Zucchini Pizza Boats in around 20 minutes! Even if it’s just once a week, a delicious and healthy meal makes it easier to gather your family around the table.
Why You’ll Love these Zucchini PIzza Boats
- Can be made in 20 minutes or less.
- Can be eaten on the go, without the need for utensils. Just pick it up like a piece of pizza!
- Easily customizable with whatever ingredients you can find at your local D&W Fresh Market.
Ingredients
- Zucchini: A mild summer squash that is full of vitamins.
- Olive oil: Used to coat the zucchini so it gets an even roast.
- Oregano: An earthy, slightly sweet herb common in pizza.
- Marinara sauce: Rich, umami, tomato flavor for a classic pizza sauce taste.
- Italian sausage: I usually stick with mild Italian sausage, but if your kids like more of a kick, you can use something more intense!
- Mozzarella & parmesan cheese: Mozzarella gives the classic pizza taste, while the parmesan adds another layer of nutty, salty flavor.
Easy Substitutions
- Swap the protein. I love the kick I get from the sausage, but you can use ground beef, or go totally classic pizza and top with pepperoni!
- Switch the squash. Instead of zucchini, you could use yellow or straight neck squash.
- Add more toppings. You can really treat these like any other pizza, and do whatever you like when it comes to topping! Change the cheese, change the sauce, do what you like!
How to Make Zucchini Pizza Boats
Step 1. Cook your sausage over medium-high heat in a large skillet, crumbling into small pieces.
Step 2. Cook sausage until browned. While sausage cooks, coat zucchini halves in olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper, and roast for 15 minutes in an oven at 400 degrees.
Step 3. Remove roasted zucchini from oven, then top each with marinara sauce, sausage, and cheese mixture.
Step 4. Toss back in the oven and broil for about 3 minutes, until cheese is melted and browned.
Top with fresh basil or red chili flakes, then serve and enjoy your Zucchini Pizza Boats!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you freeze zucchini pizza boats?
Can you cook zucchini in the air fryer?
Is zucchini good on pizza?
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- Parmesan Crusted Baked White Fish
- Chicken Parm Meatloaf Muffins
- Sheet Pan Lebanese Shish Tawook Chicken
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Zucchini Pizza Boats
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Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Halve each zucchini horizontally and carefully scoop out the flesh of each zucchini half to create a well.4 medium zucchini
- Place the zucchini on a prepared baking sheet, cut size up, and drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper and oregano. Roast for 15-18 minutes then set aside.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon oregano, salt and pepper
- While zucchini is roasting, heat a medium saute pan over medium-high heat and add Italian sausage. Using a wooden spoon, carefully break up the Italian sausage into bite-sized crumbles. Saute until sausage is browned and cooked through, about 9-11 minutes total; set aside.1 pound Italian sausage
- Remove zucchini from oven and pat any moisture that may have accumulated with paper towel. Spread about two tablespoons of marinara sauce in the middle of each zucchini half then top with cooked Italian sausage crumbles, mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of parmesan. Repeat until all halves are filled then bake for 5 minutes before turning oven to broil then broiling for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Serve with optional garnish of fresh basil and chili flakes.1 cup marinara sauce, 16 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil and chili flakes
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Disclosure: This recipe was developed in partnership with Spartan Nash. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Lemon Bowl possible. All thoughts are my own.
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