How to Make Sausage-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and healthy dinner idea? Look no further than our Sausage-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash recipe! This dish is packed full of flavor and is perfect for anyone looking to incorporate more vegetables into their diet while still enjoying a hearty, satisfying meal.

Sausage-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a great way to enjoy classic Italian flavors while cutting back on carbs. By using spaghetti squash as a base instead of traditional pasta, you can indulge in a rich and savo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 pound) spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup sliced button mushrooms
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ½ cup sliced black olives
  • ½ cup sliced green olives
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with foil.
  • Drizzle the squash flesh with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place both halves, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Add bell pepper and mushrooms and saute for 3 minutes. Drain and discard any grease and excess liquid.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, black and green olives, and Italian seasoning, and bring to a simmer, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the squash from the oven. Flip over so flesh is facing up. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese into each half, then divide sausage mixture evenly between the two. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella over top.
  • Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    608 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 2552mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 582mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1074mg