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Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Savory Stuffed Spaghetti Squash for a Cozy Weeknight Meal

Discover a flavorful and nutritious Stuffed Spaghetti Squash that transforms dinner into a cozy experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 halves
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Squash
  • 1 whole Spaghetti Squash The star ingredient
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For drizzling
For the Filling
  • 1 lb Vegetarian Italian Sausage Or crumbled tempeh
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Diced, can swap with seasonal veggies
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped, can use shallots or green onions
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, or use garlic powder
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Or red wine vinegar as a substitute
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce Any pasta sauce you love
For Topping
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Or vegan cheese/nutritional yeast
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Parsley Chopped, can use basil or cilantro

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Knife
  • spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle insides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Place squash cut-side up on a baking sheet and roast for 35–40 minutes until tender.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add vegetarian sausage, red bell pepper, and onion; cook for 6–8 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
  4. Add balsamic vinegar to deglaze the skillet, then stir in marinara sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes. Mix in shredded squash flesh after roasting.
  5. Stuff squash halves with the filling and top with mozzarella cheese.
  6. Lower oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Broil for an extra minute if desired.
  7. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1halfCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with seasonal ingredients and herbs to make it your own.

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