Sausage Stuffed Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti Squash stuffed with Sausage, Tomatoes, Parsley and Parmesan Cheese is a very nutritious meal that can be made ahead for the work week!
Servings 4
Calories 468kcal
Ingredients
For squash preparation:
For filling:
- ½ pound ground sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking sausage
- 2 tomatoes cubed
- 4 green onions chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (thyme, rosemary, oregano)
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
How to bake spaghetti squash
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On a large baking sheet, rub insides of spaghetti squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper Place halves, cut sides down, in a baking dish. Bake for 40 minutes.
How to make stuffing
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet, add olive oil, sausage, garlic, parsley and seasoning and cook for about 10 minutes until sausage is fully cooked. Add green onions, tomatoes, and continue cooking for 5 more minutes. When ready, set aside.
How to stuff spaghetti squash
- Once squash is cooked and cool enough to handle, use a fork to carefully rake up pulp to separate it into strands, leaving the strands in the shells. Place squash halves on a baking sheet and spoon the filling into squash shells. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 375 degrees F until filling is heated through and cheese is melted
Nutrition
Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 777mg | Potassium: 870mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1635IU | Vitamin C: 26.9mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 2.9mg