Description
This stuffed spaghetti squash with sausage and spinach is a cozy and nourishing twist on a traditional pasta bake. With savory Italian sausage, tender spinach, juicy tomatoes, and melty mozzarella, it’s a quick dinner recipe that’s naturally gluten-free and low in carbs. Ideal for easy weeknight meals, healthy dinner ideas, and meal prep!
Ingredients
1 medium spaghetti squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces Italian sausage (sweet or spicy), casings removed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 cups fresh spinach
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
2. Brush the cut sides with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place cut-side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 35–40 minutes.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Add sausage, cook while breaking it apart until browned. Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
5. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
6. Flip roasted squash halves over and shred the flesh slightly with a fork to loosen the strands.
7. Stuff the sausage-spinach mixture into the squash halves.
8. Top with mozzarella and extra parmesan.
9. Bake again for 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, use spicy Italian sausage or fennel sausage.
Roast the squash ahead of time for faster assembly during busy weeknights.
Add mushrooms or kale to bulk up the veggie filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting & Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 squash half
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: stuffed spaghetti squash, sausage dinner, easy low carb dinner, healthy meal prep, gluten-free recipe