Best 8 Spaghetti Squash Sausage Easy Meal Recipes

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Craving a quick and easy meal that combines the delightful flavors of sausage and spaghetti squash? Look no further! This article will guide you through a simple and delicious recipe for spaghetti squash with sausage, a satisfying dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend meal. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you'll have a flavorful and wholesome dish that is sure to please the whole family.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 links hot Italian sausage (pork, chicken or turkey; 1 1/2 pounds)
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Freshly grated parmesan cheese, for topping

Steps:

  • Halve the squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Put the squash, cut-side up, in a large microwave-safe bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon water. Season with salt and pepper. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, about 20 minutes. Scoop out the flesh into a colander (use a towel to hold the squash) and shred with 2 forks.
  • Meanwhile, heat a grill pan over medium heat. Grill the sausages, turning, until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, onion and 1 teaspoon salt and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until the vegetables begin to brown, about 4 more minutes. Toss in the squash and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the sausages and sprinkle with parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 35 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 49 milligrams, Sodium 1,086 milligrams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 19 grams

SPAGHETTI SQUASH W/ SAUSAGE & PARMESAN



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Spaghetti squash is often cooked in the microwave or the oven. Microwaving is quicker, but we find that roasting or baking the squash in the oven gives more squash flavor. Both are still delicious. The recipe is written to roast and there is a note at the bottom of the recipe for microwave instructions. If you want to make this vegetarian, there are several great plant based "meat sausages" available in grocers now, or substitute cherry tomatoes or mushrooms, or whatever veggies you might like with the squash.

Provided by Diane

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Spaghetti Squash ((about 3 pounds-1.36kg))
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil (, divided)
1/2 medium Onion (, chopped)
3 cloves Garlic (, minced or crushed)
1 pound un-cooked Italian Sausage
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh Basil ((or 1 teaspoon dried basil) - or herb of choice- oregano, rosemary, etc.)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (, preferably freshly grated *See Note 2 below recipe)
Kosher Salt (, to taste)
fresh Cracked Black Pepper (, to taste)
optional - chopped Italian Parsley (, for garnish)
optional - red chili flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven to 375°F/190°C.
  • Slice spaghetti squash in half. (You can cut lengthwise or crosswise. Both work well, crosswise will give you longer strands. Kitchen tip: Use the tip of the knife to first pierce the squash to get the cut started. Once started, you don't have to slice everything in half, just cut through the rind working around the diameter.) Scoop out the seeds and loose tidbits.
  • Lightly oil the cut edge of the spaghetti squash with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil. Place cut side down on a baking sheet pan or large baking dish.
  • Bake for about 45-55 minutes, or until the squash flesh separates easily into strands with a fork. (You want the "spaghetti" strands to separate from each other without overcooking and getting mushy. After 45 mintes taste test one strand of the squash to see if it cooked to your preference. Bake it for another 5-15 minutes if needed depending on the size and tenderness of the squash).
  • Using a towel to hold or wait until cool enough to handle, use a fork to finish gently loosening the "spaghetti" from the shells and set aside.
  • Pinch and form the sausage into 1/2-inch sized balls. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Heat remaining 1 Tablespoon of olive oil in pan, then stir in the onion and garlic. Cook until soft, about 1 minute, then add sausage. Allow to cook untouched until bottom side of sausage starts to brown, then stir. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally until the sausage is cooked through (@ 2-3 minutes depending on heat and size of sausage).
  • Stir in the the basil and then add spaghetti squash strands to the sausage. Continue cooking until spaghetti squash is heated through (usually less than a minute.)
  • Remove from heat. Toss in parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with optional parsley and/or red chili flakes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 829 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPAGHETTI SQUASH & SAUSAGE EASY MEAL



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I first created my son's favorite dish using homegrown squash, kielbasa and salsa. This variation uses only a few ingredients. -Pam Copeland, Taylorsville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium spaghetti squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (14 ounces) smoked sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 cup pico de gallo
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Place halves on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high 15-20 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Add squash, pico de gallo, salt and pepper to sausage; heat through, tossing to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SPAGHETTI SQUASH



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Easy gluten-free dinner for the family.

Provided by Allmyhearts

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Spaghetti Squash

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 small carrot, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place squash, cut sides down, on baking sheet.
  • Bake squash in the preheated oven until it starts to soften, about 25 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until easily pierced with a knife, about 25 minutes more. Remove from the oven and cool until easily handled.
  • Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes; remove from skillet. Add onion, celery, and carrot to the skillet; cook and stir in sausage drippings until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir cooked sausage, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato paste, and garlic into the skillet. Simmer sauce until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
  • Use a fork to scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands. Transfer strands to a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spoon sauce over strands and stir to combine. Cover with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven oven until bubbly and golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 510.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND SAUSAGE BAKE



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Our Spaghetti Squash and Sausage Bake recipe brings Italian flavours to life in a new way. This hearty dish with a cheesy topping is baked to bubbling perfection for a dinner your family will love!

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 spaghetti squash (3 lbs/1.36 kg), halved lengthwise and seeds removed
8 oz 226 g mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp 10 mL finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves, or ¾ tsp (4 mL) dried rosemary
1/2 tsp 3 mL ground pepper (optional)
1 can (284 mL) CAMPBELL'S® Condensed Tomato Basil & Oregano Soup
2 tbsp 30 mL red wine vinegar
1/2 cup 125 mL shredded Asiago or mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place spaghetti squash, cut-side down, on greased foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until flesh is tender, about 1 hour. Let cool for 15 minutes. Using fork, separate flesh into strands to make 5 cups squash.
  • Meanwhile, brown sausage in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up with spoon, for 5 minutes or until no longer pink; drain fat. Add onions, stirring occasionally, until softened and sausage is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, all but a pinch of the rosemary and the pepper (optional). Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add soup and vinegar to pan. Bring to simmer, stirring often. Mix in squash.
  • Transfer to 2 qt (1.9 L) casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 25 minutes until golden and bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining rosemary.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLES



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I wanted to cook a one dish spaghetti squash meal without using tomatoes. I came up with this colorful creation that is full of veggies. Note: I chose veggies that we had on hand with color in mind. This was a first round try. I might be making changes in the future. It got a thumbs up though, so I'm posting for further reference. (Note: cooking time does not include baking the spaghetti squash)

Provided by manderson

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 spaghetti squash
1 lb Italian sausage (raw or precooked, omit for vegetarian)
1/3 cup diced onion
3 tablespoons butter (see note below)
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 cup vegetable broth
salt
pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 medium zucchini
1/4 cup yellow pepper (cut in strips)
1/4 cup diced carrot (for color) (optional)
1 cup broccoli floret
2 tablespoons green onions (for color) (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut the squash in half lengthwise and place it cut side down in a baking pan. Cover with foil. Cook at 350 degrees until done (30 -40 minutes in the oven 6-8 minutes in the microwave). (To check for doneness, I just poke it to see if it's soft or that a fork will easily puncture the squash) When cooked the meat of the squash will be stringy and can easily be separated and removed with a fork. Set these aside. (I did mine a day or two before).
  • Cook Italian sausage until meat is no longer pink. Set aside.
  • Heat butter in a pan over medium-low heat until bubbly. (NOTE: if there is grease in the pan the amount of butter can be cut in half).
  • Add diced onions and cook until translucent.
  • Stir in flour and cook for a minute more.
  • slowly add milk and vegetable broth while stirring. The sauce will be very thick and will thin out as you add milk. More milk or broth may be added as needed to thin sauce as desired.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Steam cut up vegetables as desired or place them in a microwaveable dish and microwave on high until just tender. (approx. 2 minutes).
  • Gently stir vegetables, squash, and sausage into sauce and heat until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.6, Fat 48.4, SaturatedFat 21.5, Cholesterol 115.7, Sodium 1719.3, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.9, Protein 32.9

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE FILLING



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Categories     Vegetable     Bake     Sauté     Kid-Friendly     Sausage     Squash     Fall     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 3 3/4- to 4-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise, seeded
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups purchased marinara sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Wrap squash halves in plastic wrap. Cook 1 at a time in microwave on high until tender, about 8 minutes. Pierce plastic to allow steam to escape. Cool. Meanwhile, sauté sausage, bell pepper, onion and garlic in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until sausage browns and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage with back of spoon, about 12 minutes. Mix in marinara sauce.
  • Using fork, pull out squash strands from shells, leaving shells intact. Mix squash strands into sausage mixture. Season filling to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon filling into squash shells. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange filled squash halves on baking sheet. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake uncovered until heated through, about 20 minutes (30 minutes if previously chilled). Cut each squash half in two and serve.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE, SAGE, AND WALNUTS



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This is the simple fall dish you're looking for! This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting the sausage.

Provided by peloquinswife

Categories     Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 tablespoon oil, or as needed
1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place spaghetti squash halves, cut-side down, in a microwaveable dish. Cover with parchment paper and microwave until soft, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes. Scrape out spaghetti squash strands with a fork and transfer to a bowl.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook sausage until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Add walnuts and cook for 3 minutes. Season with sage, salt, and pepper. Add spaghetti squash strands and mix until well combined. Cook for 1 more minute until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 64.9 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 1653.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right spaghetti squash. Look for a squash that is firm and heavy for its size. The skin should be smooth and free of blemishes.
  • Cook the spaghetti squash properly. There are a few different ways to cook spaghetti squash, but the most common method is to bake it. To bake spaghetti squash, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle the squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the squash cut-side up on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  • Use a fork to shred the spaghetti squash. Once the spaghetti squash is cooked, use a fork to scrape the flesh into strands. This will create spaghetti-like strands that can be used in a variety of dishes.
  • Add your favorite toppings. Spaghetti squash is a versatile dish that can be topped with a variety of ingredients. Some popular toppings include sausage, marinara sauce, cheese, and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti squash is a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional pasta. It is low in calories and carbohydrates, and it is a good source of fiber and vitamins. Spaghetti squash is also very versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes. With a little creativity, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that is also good for you.

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