Microwaving the spaghetti squash ensures hands-off steaming while you cook the rest of tonight’s dinner in a single skillet. If your microwave-safe dish can only hold one squash half at a time, steam it in two batches.
Ingredients
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 2 1/2 lb.), halved and seeded
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (14 ounce) package smoked sausage, bias-sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 1 (24 ounce) jar vodka sauce or creamy rosa pasta sauce
- 8 ounces frozen broccoli florets (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon shaved Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional)
- 4 leaves fresh basil for garnish (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
Put squash halves, cut sides down, in a microwave-safe dish. Add water and cover. Microwave on High until tender, about 12 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Cook onion and bell pepper in the same skillet until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 3
Stir vodka sauce and broccoli into skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, until broccoli is crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Return sausage to skillet; stir to combine.
Step 4
Carefully remove squash halves from dish. Using a fork, scrape squash strands into a serving dish. Top with sausage mixture. Garnish with Parmesan and basil.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 650 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat41g | 52% |
Saturated Fat13g | 66% |
Cholesterol71mg | 24% |
Sodium2223mg | 97% |
Total Carbohydrate44g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber7g | 24% |
Protein28g | |
Potassium1275mg | 27% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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