INSTANT POT® ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE

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This quick and easy acorn squash stuffed with sausage is an irresistible fall dish, and it's all done in an Instant Pot®.

Provided by bd.weld

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ pound Italian pork sausage
½ small onion, diced
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup marinara sauce, divided
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add olive oil, and select Saute function. Add sausage, onion, and bell pepper. Cook until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1/4 cup marinara sauce, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, bread crumbs, garlic, oregano, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
  • Transfer mixture to a bowl; drain and discard any excess grease.
  • Stuff each squash half with sausage mixture. Place trivet inside the pressure cooker pot and add water. Place stuffed squash halves on the trivet. Close and lock the lid; be sure vent is sealed. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method for 7 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Carefully transfer squash halves to a serving plate and top with remaining marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 1418.9 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

SK Penic Babu
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The acorn squash is always cooked perfectly and the Italian sausage stuffing is delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe.


psalm d adekolu
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the Italian sausage stuffing and it was much better.


Salah Cr7
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I'm not a big fan of acorn squash, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised! The squash was cooked perfectly and the Italian sausage stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


kilawe annah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! I loved the combination of the sweet acorn squash and the savory Italian sausage. I will definitely be making this again.


Gunayet Kagi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The acorn squash is always cooked perfectly and the Italian sausage stuffing is delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Khan Shohag
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the Italian sausage stuffing and it was much better.


Abdulhameed Muhd
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I'm not a big fan of acorn squash, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised! The squash was cooked perfectly and the Italian sausage stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rehaana Fagodien
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! I loved the combination of the sweet acorn squash and the savory Italian sausage. I will definitely be making this again.


Salton “Dallas” Dallas
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The acorn squash is always cooked perfectly and the Italian sausage stuffing is delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe.


deblair moret
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The acorn squash was perfectly cooked and the Italian sausage stuffing was flavorful and moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Palash Ray
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I'm not a big fan of acorn squash, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised! The squash was cooked perfectly and the Italian sausage stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Todd Desborough
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the Italian sausage stuffing and it was much better.


Austin A
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the acorn squash and the Italian sausage stuffing. I would highly recommend this recipe.


GLORIA AGUILAR
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! I loved the combination of the sweet acorn squash and the savory Italian sausage. I will definitely be making this again.


Noor Mortada
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I followed the recipe exactly and the acorn squash turned out mushy. I think I would have preferred to roast the squash in the oven first.


Jason Mackenzie
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Wow, this recipe was a hit with my family! The acorn squash was perfectly cooked and the Italian sausage stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.