Description
Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is an easy cheesy low carb dinner loaded with roasted spaghetti squash, Italian sausage, marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, and herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Cut spaghetti squash lengthwise and remove seeds.
3. Brush with olive oil and season lightly.
4. Place cut-side down on baking sheet.
5. Roast 35 to 45 minutes until tender.
6. Cook sausage in skillet until browned.
7. Add onion and cook until softened.
8. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
9. Stir in marinara, seasonings, salt, and pepper.
10. Simmer for 5 minutes.
11. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
12. Scrape squash into strands with a fork.
13. Mix some squash strands with sausage mixture.
14. Stir in ricotta and half the mozzarella.
15. Fill squash shells with mixture.
16. Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
17. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until bubbly.
18. Broil 1 to 2 minutes if desired.
19. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
20. Garnish with basil and parmesan.
Notes
- Use turkey sausage for a lighter version.
- Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra vegetables.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed squash half
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Stuffed Spaghetti Squash, low carb dinner, cheesy spaghetti squash, roasted spaghetti squash