Zucchini Pizza Boats

Zucchini Pizza Boats

Barely adapted from CookingClassy

Ingredients

Makes 12 zucchini boats

6 small zucchini

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon salt

Ground black pepper to taste

1 cup marinara sauce (make your own marinara with this recipe)

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Fresh or dried oregano to taste

Your favorite toppings (pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, ham, chicken, etc.)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and place a rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Cut zucchini into half lengthwise and scrape out the pulp with a spoon. Trim a thin portion from the bottom of each zucchini so that they can lie flat.

Align zucchini boats on the lined baking sheet (cut portion up) and pat the insides with paper towels.

In a small bowl combine olive oil and minced garlic. Brush the zucchini boats with the garlic oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Fill each zucchini boat with about 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce making sure to leave a small rim near the edges uncoated.

Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese and then with Parmesan cheese. Top with your favorite toppings (place toppings closer to the center of each boat as the mozzarella cheese with melt and spread.)

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes (baking time will vary depending how thick your zucchini are)

Remove from the oven, sprinkle with oregano, and serve.