Italian-Style Stuffed Zucchini

INGREDIENTS

large 12-inch zucchini ((or 4 smaller squash) cut in half lengthwise, seeds and center scooped out to leave 1/4 inch thickness)

1/2 lb

sweet Italian sausage (browned and drained)

1/2 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes (use 1/4 teaspoon for less spice)

1/2 cup

sweet onion (chopped)

2 cloves

garlic (minced)

2 tbsp

olive oil

1/2

medium medium green pepper (diced)

8 oz

mushrooms (coarsely chopped)

1/2 tsp

dried oregano

1 cup

fresh tomatoes (chopped)

1/2 cup

pitted kalamata olives (cut in half)

1/4 cup

fresh basil (chopped)

1/2 cup

grated Parmesan cheese (plus more to sprinkle on top)

1 cup

mozzarella cheese (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)

Sea salt and pepper