Sausage Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Sausage Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

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Ingredients

  • 2 spaghetti squashes

  • Olive oil

  • Salt & pepper

  • 1 pound Italian sausage

  • 1/2 diced onion

  • 3 cloves minced garlic

  • Jar of spaghetti sauce

  • 1/2 cup ricotta

  • Fresh herbs (rosemary and thyme)

  • Shredded pizza Toscano cheese from Trader Joe's (any mozzarella will do but Pat suggests this one!)

  • Parmesan for topping

Directions

  1. Cut squash in half lengthwise (microwave the squash whole for 3 minutes before cutting — helps to soften it up and makes it easier to cut)

  2. Drizzle squash halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper

  3. Place squash face down on cooking sheet and bake at 400° for 20 to 25 minutes

  4. While squash cooks, make sauce. Start by browning up sausage in large skillet

  5. Once sausage begins to brown, add in onions, garlic, and chopped herbs. Cook a few more minutes until onions are translucent

  6. Pour in sauce and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes. Mix in ricotta (you can actually add some Parmesan here too, the more cheese, the better!)

  7. Pour sauce/meat mixture into squash halves. Top with cheese and thyme sprig and put back in oven for 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and melty. You can also stick under the broiler for a few minutes to speed things along

  8. Top with Parmesan and enjoy!