Description
Cheesy Sausage-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a hearty dish that beautifully combines the nutty flavor of roasted spaghetti squash with a savory filling of Italian sausage and gooey cheese. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this comforting recipe offers vibrant colors, mouthwatering aromas, and the promise of creating lasting memories around the dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Halve the spaghetti squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash cut-side down on the baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- While the squash is baking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the Italian sausage until browned (about 7-10 minutes), adding minced garlic in the last minute.
- Remove from heat, stir in half of the shredded mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Fluff the cooked strands of spaghetti squash with a fork, fill each half with the sausage mixture, top with remaining cheese, and bake again for 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg