Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini, ends trimmed

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 links Italian-style chicken sausage, casings removed

• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)

• salt and ground black pepper to taste

• ½ medium sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, chopped

• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped

• ½ cup dry bread crumbs

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil