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Italian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Baked spaghetti squash stuffed with turkey sausage and marinara sauce, then topped with cheese and baked to perfection.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 2
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 small to medium sized spaghetti squash halved and seeds removed
  • 8 ounces Italian turkey sausage links casings removed
  • 2 cups of prepared marinara sauce look for a low fat, low sugar variety
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place the spaghetti squash halves cut side down in a rectangular baking dish. Add water to come up 1 inch in the pan.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until squash is tender.
  • Using a fork, remove most of the flesh of the squash, leaving the shells behind.
  • In a large pan heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the turkey sausage in the pan and cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Add the marinara sauce and spaghetti squash into the pan; season to taste with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce is warmed through.
  • Preheat the broiler. Divide the spaghetti squash mixture between the two shells and sprinkle the cheese over the tops.
  • Broil for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned. Watch carefully so that it doesn't burn!
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

Notes

    • Refrigerate: After cooling for about 30 minutes, store the baked spaghetti squash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
    • Freeze: For longer storage, cool the dish completely, portion it if needed, and then freeze in labeled, airtight containers for up to 2-3 months.
    • Reheat: When ready to enjoy, microwave individual portions on medium heat or reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes, adding extra marinara or oil if needed for moisture.

Nutrition

Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 2596mg | Potassium: 1606mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1940IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 397mg | Iron: 15.1mg