SAUSAGE AND WHITE BEAN-STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

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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

1 large spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds)
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casing removed and crumbled
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for serving, optional
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
One 15.5-ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
One 5-ounce package baby spinach
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

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.

Anotida Tiyani
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I can't wait to make this dish again!


Bina Koirala
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This dish is perfect for a cold winter night.


Furqan ali
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I wasn't sure how I would like spaghetti squash, but I was pleasantly surprised.


kalkidan tefera
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Mikeal Balogh (EliteWorldOrder)
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and easy weeknight meal.


Georgia Stampley
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The sausage and white beans were a great combination.


Fb Fb
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I'm not a big fan of spaghetti squash, but this dish was actually really good.


Eshal Bata
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This is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Yamina Bell
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I would definitely make this dish again, but I might try a different type of squash next time.


antyy
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


AbdulQadeer Malik
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I had to cook the spaghetti squash for longer than the recipe called for, but it was worth the wait.


Bright Jombo
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The spaghetti squash was a bit too watery for my taste, but the filling was still delicious.


Bryan Tim
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I added some chopped spinach to the filling for an extra boost of nutrients.


Siobhan Mary
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover sausage and white beans.


Rahat Farhat
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Michael Agyemang
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The spaghetti squash was cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and satisfying.


Mrlee GAM
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I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


matla manabalala
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This dish was a hit with my family! The sausage and white beans were a delicious and hearty filling for the spaghetti squash.