Description
Cheesy Sausage-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a delicious and satisfying low-carb meal that combines the flavors of Italian sausage, marinara sauce, and melted cheese stuffed into roasted spaghetti squash boats.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Spaghetti Squash:
- 2 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Filling:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Squash: Slice each spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast cut side down for 35 to 40 minutes until tender.
- Cook the Filling: Brown the sausage in a skillet, then add onion, garlic, marinara sauce, oregano, and red pepper flakes; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Shred the cooked squash, mix with the sausage mixture, and spoon back into the squash shells.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Top with mozzarella and Parmesan, bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the sausage.
- Use a low-moisture marinara sauce to prevent soggy squash.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 squash half
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
