Spaghetti squash is a unique and delicious vegetable that can be used to create a variety of dishes. When cooked, the flesh of the spaghetti squash separates into strands that resemble spaghetti noodles, making it a healthy and low-carb alternative to traditional pasta. Combined with a flavorful sausage filling, spaghetti squash transforms into a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Let's dive into the world of spaghetti squash with sausage filling and explore a delightful recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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SPAGHETTI SQUASH & SAUSAGE EASY MEAL
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
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.
SAUSAGE AND WHITE BEAN-STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH
All the flavors of hearty sausage and white bean soup are packed into a tender roasted spaghetti squash. A fork is all it takes to separate the pale orange strands of the gourd into vegetable noodles.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut the squash in half lengthwise using a serrated knife and remove the seeds with a spoon. Brush the flesh of both halves with 1 teaspoon oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Put the halves flesh-side down on a baking sheet and cook until tender, the flesh can easily be flaked with a fork and the edges just turn brown, about 45 minutes. Separate the strands of squash by scraping the flesh with a fork. Leave the scraped strands inside the squash.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon and taking care to keep some larger chunks, until it just starts to brown and crisp up, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the tomatoes, thyme, red pepper flakes and garlic and cook, stirring, until just fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the wine and cook until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the heavy cream and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce reduces by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the white beans and spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach just wilts and is still vibrant green, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Divide the sausage mixture between the 2 squash halves and mix with the squash strands until well combined. Sprinkle each squash half with 1 tablespoon Parmesan and serve with more red pepper flakes, if using.
SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE FILLING
Categories Vegetable Bake Sauté Kid-Friendly Sausage Squash Fall Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
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
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
ITALIAN SAUSAGE SPAGHETTI SQUASH
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
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
SALSA SPAGHETTI SQUASH
If you want spaghetti, but are eating gluten-free or trying to keep a lid on carbs, there's always spaghetti squash as a flavorful alternative. Subtly sweet, tender and satisfying, this is one colorful dish. -Clara Coulson Minney, Washington Court House, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-18 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a lightly oiled nonstick skillet, cook and stir onion over medium heat until tender. Stir in salsa, beans and cilantro; heat through. Gently stir in avocado; cook 1 minute longer., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Serve squash topped with salsa mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 822mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 16g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH PASTA SAUCE
Yummy and light, but filling, way to get those veggies in. Spaghetti squash casserole topped with pasta sauce, it tastes just like pasta and super yummy!
Provided by greekmommie
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Spaghetti Squash
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pierce squash a few times with a very sharp knife. Place squash in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high power until squash is tender and a knife can easily poke through the skin, 10 to 13 minutes. Let squash rest, undisturbed, for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in sausage, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Saute, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender and sausage is crumbly and brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Cut open squash and remove and discard all seeds. Scrape out the flesh with a fork and add to the sausage and veggie mixture. Season with salt and pepper and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce and transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Top with shredded Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
- Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheeses are melted, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 42.4 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1567.9 mg, Sugar 20.5 g
CHEESY SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE
Spaghetti Squash is a delicious vegetable that tends to be a little on the "unknown" side. This recipe is one that my husband loves, because it has some meat in it, we eat this as a meal! Enjoy!
Provided by Leslie
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut the squash in half and carefully remove the seeds.
- Be sure to cut around the edge so you don't cut into the squash itself.
- Turn halves upside down in a baking pan.
- Bake at 375-degrees for approx 45 minutes, or until the inside is soft.
- Let cool and carefully remove inside of squash with fork or spoon.
- It will look a lot like cooked spaghetti and come out in strands.
- Heat some olive oil in a skillet.
- Add the spaghetti squash strands, garlic and crumbled sausage.
- Cook on med until for approx 5 minutes.
- Add milk and cook until heated through and liquid is absorbed.
- Transfer to a warm bowl and toss with cheeses until mixed.
- Top with salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.1, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 69.8, Sodium 1231.3, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 23.8
STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE AND SPINACH
This rich, creamy and comforting meal shows you just how decadent spaghetti squash can be! In this twice-baked preparation, spaghetti squash is baked, then scooped out and combined with browned sausage, spinach, cream and cheese before being added back to its shell and baked again until warm and bubbly. It's the perfect dinner for a cozy night in.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 2h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with cooking parchment paper; spray with cooking spray.
- Place both squash halves cut side down on baking sheet. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until tender.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onions and garlic; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink. Reduce heat to medium; add flour, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and nutmeg. Cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually add spinach. Cook and stir just until spinach is wilted. Stir in whipping cream. Heat to boiling; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or just until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in mozzarella and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- When squash is cool enough to handle, use fork to remove squash strands from shells, leaving shells intact. Mix squash strands into sausage mixture. Spoon filling into both squash shell halves.
- Arrange filled squash halves on same baking sheet. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly around edges and heated through. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; stir to coat. Cook and stir about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to small bowl; mix with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over squash halves, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1220 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1 g
SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE
I Love this dish. It is so good, and it really is a great substitute when you love pasta dishes but not all those calories and carbs that come with it.
Provided by Hope Rock
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 Entrees, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 (F) degrees.
- Carefully split the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise.
- In a 3 quart casserole dish place a shallow amount of water to the bottom of the dish until the bottom is covered, just.
- Place each squash half, open face down on the casserole dish within the shallow water. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the squash is just soft and stringy to the touch.
- Leaving the oven on, Remove the baked squash from the oven. Carefully start scrapping the squash from the shell (it will be hot), placing the scrapped contents in a medium-large bowl. Be sure to save your shells, simply place the empty shells back in the same shallow casserole dish. These will be reused in a just a bit.
- Add the Spaghetti sauce, salt and garlic powder in with the spaghetti squash that was scrapped into the medium bowl and mix until well combined.
- Fill the shells. Start will a base layer to each shell with the spaghetti squash, add a light layer of the cubed sausage followed by a light layer of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat this process until all ingredients are evenly layered between both shells. Top with any remaining cheese and add the Parmesan cheese evenly to the top. Place back in the oven and allow to heat through for an additional 10-15 minutes or until bubbly and all the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 3-5 minutes. Plate & Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.5, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 47, Sodium 974.6, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4, Protein 14
CAPRESE SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: spaghetti squash, olive oil, salt, pepper, oil, garlic, yellow onion, cherry tomato, salt, pepper, mini mozzarella ball, fresh basil
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
- With a sharp knife, slice the squash in half. If the squash is too tough, puncture in several places forming a dotted line around the squash. Microwave for 3-5 minutes to soften. Allow to cool before cutting in half.
- Scoop out the seeds, brush with oil, and sprinkle with salt, and pepper. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a fork can easily pierce the skin.
- In a pan over medium heat, add the oil, garlic, and onions, and sautè until onions are translucent.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper and simmer until they are cooked and begin to become softened.
- Remove squash from the oven, with a fork pull at the edges to produce that stringy "spaghetti" quality. Add the squash to the tomato mixture and mix in the pan.
- Add mixture back to the hollowed out spaghetti squash halves. Top with mini mozzarella balls ans basil.
- Bake an additional 5-10 minutes, or until cheese melts.
- Serve in the squash, and top with basil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 14 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right spaghetti squash: Look for a squash that is firm and has a deep yellow color. Avoid squash that has soft spots or blemishes.
- Cook the spaghetti squash properly: To ensure that the squash is cooked evenly, pierce it with a fork several times before baking. Bake the squash until it is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Use high-quality sausage: The sausage is one of the main ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality sausage. Look for a sausage that is made with fresh, high-quality meat.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When browning the sausage, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the sausage from cooking evenly.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to the dish, such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini.
- Season the dish to taste: Be sure to season the dish to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
Conclusion:
Spaghetti squash with sausage filling is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The spaghetti squash provides a healthy and low-carb alternative to pasta, while the sausage and vegetables add flavor and protein. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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