Spaghetti Squash Supper

Name: Spaghetti Squash Supper
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash (3 to 3-1/2 pounds); 1/2 cup water; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 small zucchini, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt; Shredded Parmesan cheese

This recipe is a deliciously different way to get your family to eat vegetables. It's a favorite summer meal at our house.—Joyce Hunsberger, Quakertown, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup water
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Halve squash lengthwise and discard seeds. Place, cut side down, in a microwave-safe dish. Add the water; cover and microwave on high for 12-15 minutes or until squash is tender. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large skillet until no longer pink; drain. Add the onion, green pepper, zucchini and garlic. Cook for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally; drain. Add the beans, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and salt. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until heated through.
When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands; place in a serving dish. Top with sausage mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 269 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 846mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 14g protein.

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ElisabethM

Dec 17, 2015

Good recipe—really like that the majority of ingredients is vegetables and not meat. I think the sausage plays a key role and important to get a great tasting one. Recipe is also very versatile, next time will omit the beans and add mushrooms. I agree with another reviewer to mix it all together prior to serving.
MelanieMF

Aug 7, 2015

Great recipe with lots of flavor that both my husband and I loved. It's just an extra bonus that it uses up some zucchini too!
rendremik

Oct 14, 2014

My first attempt at spaghetti squash and it came out great! So easy and delicious! I added some yellow pepper too and used spicy sausage
Sunmancan

Apr 8, 2014

Delicious, fast & easy!!! Loved it!
nanceebee

Jan 26, 2013

Delicious and easy! My son has never been fond of spaghetti squash, but he raved abot this dish! Definitely a keeper!
mtripleb

Dec 6, 2012

My family loved this! I didn't have the zuchini so used stir fry vegetables and it turned out great. This will become a frequently used recipe!
matteliz

Oct 9, 2012

My children wouldn't even touch this, but my husband & I enjoyed it. It is plain and simple but good, and a good way to get lots of squash into you!
juicyfruit007

Jul 3, 2012

I made this tonight to use up a spaghetti squash. It was good! The spaghetti squash was interesting and healthier than pasta. I wasn't sure which sausage I was supposed to use -- and was afraid of accidentally ending up with breakfast sausage -- so I got the Johnsonville mild Italian ground sausage that comes in the tray, not the tube. Also added a chopped tomato, since I had some to use up. And left out the added salt; didn't miss it.
ldrew

Sep 1, 2010

Best way to use the abundant spaghetti squash harvest this year :) Thanks so much!
megan.smith121

Nov 17, 2009

My husband and I LOVED this!!! He didn't start eating veggies til we got married, but after 3 years, he's hooked! So filling, but not at all heavy! And super easy! Will definitely be having it often!