Stuffed Zucchini With Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups half cooked pasta of your choice (I like penne)
- 3 spring zucchinis, cut into 4 pieces (12 total)
- 3 garlic scapes, the bulb and the tender green (about 3 inches), diced
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, minced
- 1 cup pot cheese
- 1 lb Italian sausage
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