Ingredients
- 2 medium spaghetti squashes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 16 oz spicy Italian sausage, crumbled
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbs from Provence
- 10 oz spinach
- 2 apples (1 green, 1 red), cored and chopped
- 4 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
How to Roast Spaghetti Squash:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the squashes in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds and fibers.
- Optional: For easier cutting, microwave each squash for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Make several large slits in the squash before microwaving.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides and insides of the squash halves. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash halves cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes until the flesh is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Make the Stuffing:
- While the squash is roasting, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Add the crumbled sausage and cook for about 5 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning.
- Gradually add the spinach to the skillet, cooking until wilted.
- Mix in the chopped apples with the sausage and spinach mixture.
Stuff the Spaghetti Squash:
- Once roasted, remove the squash from the oven and flip the halves so they’re cut-side up. Allow to cool slightly.
- Evenly distribute the sausage, spinach, and apple mixture among the squash halves.
- Top each half with equal amounts of shredded pepper jack and cheddar cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake at 400°F for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Enjoy your delightful stuffed spaghetti squash, a dish that promises to satisfy with every forkful!