Italian Sausage Spaghetti Squash Skillet
Italian Sausage Spaghetti Squash Skillet is a delicious dinner recipe that combines smoked or Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, onions and savory squash all into one creamy sauce. It’s a family-friendly recipe that is suitable for a variety of diets including low carb and gluten free.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 561kcal
Ingredients
Roasted Spaghetti Squash
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Sausage Spaghetti Squash Skillet
- 1 1/2 pounds sausage (cut into 1/2 thick rounds or slices)
- 2 red bell peppers (diced)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Roasted Spaghetti Squash
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Cut the squash in half length-wise and remove the seeds. Place on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.1 medium spaghetti squash, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper
- Roast at 350°F for 45-60 minutes or until tender.
- Use a fork to scrape out strands of squash that resemble spaghetti.
Sausage Spaghetti Squash Skillet
- While the squash is roasting, heat a large skillet over medium and add the sausage. Cook until heated through and browned to your liking, about 5-10 minutes.1 1/2 pounds sausage
- Remove to a plate and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- There may be enough oil from the sausage left in the pan, but if not add a drizzle of olive oil and the diced peppers and onion. Season with just a pinch of salt and pepper.2 red bell peppers, 1 onion
- Cook, stirring often, for 3-5 minutes or until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.4 cloves garlic
- Add the Italian seasoning, tomato paste and heavy cream to the skillet and stir to blend well. Raise the heat and cook 1-2 minutes or until the cream is hot and bubbly, stirring often.1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 cup heavy cream
- Turn off the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- Add the sausage back to the skillet, along with the spaghetti squash. Toss to coat evenly. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.fresh parsley
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- To save time, you can cook the spaghetti squash ahead of time and reheat it when needed.
- You can cook the spaghetti squash in the microwave to save time, if preferred. Simply pierce the squash into the center several times. Place on a microwave-safe plate. Cook on high for about 8-12 minutes, or until the squash is tender. Once the squash is cool enough to handle, cut it in half length-wise, remove the seeds and scrape out the strands with a fork.
- You can add crushed red pepper for a spicier dish or mix in spinach or kale for even more vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 1115mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2022IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 2mg