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Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to boil.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 400°.
Step 3
Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and using a spoon or melon baller, scoop out flesh, leaving 1/4" thick. Chop the scooped out flesh of the zucchini in small pieces and set aside.
Step 4
Drop zucchini halves in boiling water and cook 1 minute. Remove from water.
Step 5
Place 1/4 cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 12" baking dish, and place zucchini halves cut side up.
Step 6
In a large saute pan, brown sausage, breaking up as it cooks into smaller pieces until browned; set aside.
Step 7
Heat oil and add onion, garlic and bell pepper. Cook on a medium-low heat for about 2-3 minutes, until onions are translucent. Add chopped zucchini, season with salt and pepper and cook about 2-3 minutes.
Step 8
Combine with sausage and cook a few more minutes.
Step 9
Using a spoon, fill each hollowed zucchini with 1/3 cup cooked sausage, pressing firmly.
Step 10
Top each with 2 tablespoons each of sauce, 1 tablespoon each of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1 teaspoon each of parmesan cheese.
Step 11
Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes until cheese is melted and zucchini is cooked through.