Italian Spaghetti Squash

Name: Italian Spaghetti Squash
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 large spaghetti squash, halved; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed; 1/2 c. tomato sauce; 1 c. shredded mozzarella

By Lindsay FunstonUpdated: Oct 13, 2023

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

10 Ratings

Ethan Calabrese

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Cal/Serv:

396

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Just like our classic stuffed peppers, stuffed spaghetti squash is one of our go-to dinners when we’re looking for something hearty, flavorful, and completely versatile. We have plenty of versions, but this Italian-style spaghetti squash is one of our favorites. Stuffed with crumbled Italian sausage, melty cheese, and a little tomato sauce, this squash has all the flavors we want in an Italian dinner.

The best thing about this cheap and easy dinner? It only requires 4-ingredients, and you can completely vary them based on what you’re craving. Grab your favorite store-bought tomato sauce or make our homemade spaghetti sauce, switch up the cheese with your favorite melty varieties, or swap out the Italian sausage with ground beef or ground turkey.

There are plenty of sides that would work perfectly with this stuffed squash, but we love serving it alongside our favorite side dishes for pasta. Garlic knots, honey-balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts, and Parmesan roasted green beans would all be perfect pairings here. Looking for the most basic version of spaghetti squash? Check out our guide for how to cook spaghetti squash perfectly, every time.

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Ingredients

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. On a large baking sheet, rub insides of spaghetti squash with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2Bake until tender, 55 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from oven and heat broiler.
3. Step 3Once cool enough to handle, shred spaghetti squash with a fork.
4. Step 4Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage until browned.
5. Step 5Divide tomato sauce and sausage among halves and top with cheese.
6. Step 6Broil until cheese is browned and squash warmed through, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve hot.