Dinner for 4

Lasagna Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Name: Lasagna Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 zucchinis; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 lb ground chicken; 1 red bell pepper; 4 cloves garlic; 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce; 8 oz ricotta cheese; 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 large egg; 2 tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 2 cups shredded mozzarella; 4 tbsp freshly grated parmesan; red pepper flakes (optional)

$16.45for 470 minServes 4

Zucchini halves are filled with seasoned ground chicken, spinach, ricotta, marinara, and cheese, then baked until tender.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Zucchini and summer squash, 2 lb$1.79/lb typical	2 lb	$3.58Typical price
	Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Pasta sauce, 24 oz$0.10/oz typical	24 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Cottage cheese, 8 oz$0.17/oz typical	8 oz	$1.36Typical price
	Spinach, 1.5 oz$0.35/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.52Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
	Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.48Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$16.45

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

70 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$4.11 per serving$16.45 for 4

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Ingredients

4 zucchinis
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb ground chicken
1 red bell pepper
4 cloves garlic
1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
8 oz ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups fresh spinach
1 tsp garlic powder
1 large egg
2 tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella
4 tbsp freshly grated parmesan
red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
Halve the zucchinis lengthwise, scoop out the centers, and place the shells in the dish.
Cook the ground chicken, chopped bell pepper, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
Stir in the marinara sauce, spinach, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes.
Mix the ricotta, egg, parsley, and half the mozzarella in a bowl, then spread the mixture into the zucchini shells.
Spoon the chicken sauce over the shells, top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan, and bake for 35 minutes.
Rest the boats for 5 minutes before serving.

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