Best 5 Sausage And White Bean Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Recipes

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Calling all comfort food lovers! Say hello to the ultimate culinary creation that combines the hearty goodness of sausage, the creamy texture of white beans, and the delicate embrace of spaghetti squash. This Sausage and White Bean Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is not just a meal; it's an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

But that's not all! This versatile recipe offers two irresistible variations that cater to every palate. For those who love a touch of spice, the Spicy Sausage and Black Bean Stuffed Spaghetti Squash packs a flavorful punch with its zesty blend of spices and the addition of black beans. And for those who prefer a vegetarian delight, the Vegetarian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a symphony of roasted vegetables, creamy ricotta, and nutty Parmesan, all nestled within the tender spaghetti squash.

Each variation promises a unique culinary experience, ensuring that there's something for everyone in this recipe. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a delicious journey with our Sausage and White Bean Stuffed Spaghetti Squash and its delectable variations.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 links hot Italian sausage (pork, chicken or turkey; 1 1/2 pounds)
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Freshly grated parmesan cheese, for topping

Steps:

  • Halve the squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Put the squash, cut-side up, in a large microwave-safe bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon water. Season with salt and pepper. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, about 20 minutes. Scoop out the flesh into a colander (use a towel to hold the squash) and shred with 2 forks.
  • Meanwhile, heat a grill pan over medium heat. Grill the sausages, turning, until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, onion and 1 teaspoon salt and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until the vegetables begin to brown, about 4 more minutes. Toss in the squash and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the sausages and sprinkle with parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 35 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 49 milligrams, Sodium 1,086 milligrams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 19 grams

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SPAGHETTI SQUASH



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Easy gluten-free dinner for the family.

Provided by Allmyhearts

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Spaghetti Squash

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 small carrot, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place squash, cut sides down, on baking sheet.
  • Bake squash in the preheated oven until it starts to soften, about 25 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until easily pierced with a knife, about 25 minutes more. Remove from the oven and cool until easily handled.
  • Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes; remove from skillet. Add onion, celery, and carrot to the skillet; cook and stir in sausage drippings until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir cooked sausage, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato paste, and garlic into the skillet. Simmer sauce until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
  • Use a fork to scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands. Transfer strands to a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spoon sauce over strands and stir to combine. Cover with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven oven until bubbly and golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 510.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SPAGHETTI SQUASH & SAUSAGE EASY MEAL



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I first created my son's favorite dish using homegrown squash, kielbasa and salsa. This variation uses only a few ingredients. -Pam Copeland, Taylorsville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium spaghetti squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (14 ounces) smoked sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 cup pico de gallo
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Place halves on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high 15-20 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Add squash, pico de gallo, salt and pepper to sausage; heat through, tossing to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SAUSAGE-STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH



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This sausage-stuffed spaghetti squash tastes like pizza.

Provided by Shari Jahnke-Rouse

Categories     Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (2 pound) spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
½ cup diced onion
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 cup sliced button mushrooms
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup sliced green olives
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with foil.
  • Drizzle the squash flesh with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place both halves, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Add bell pepper and mushrooms and saute for 3 minutes. Drain and discard any grease and excess liquid.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, black and green olives, and Italian seasoning, and bring to a simmer, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the squash from the oven. Flip over so flesh is facing up. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese into each half, then divide sausage mixture evenly between the two. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella over top.
  • Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 80.8 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 2551.5 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE AND SPINACH



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This rich, creamy and comforting meal shows you just how decadent spaghetti squash can be! In this twice-baked preparation, spaghetti squash is baked, then scooped out and combined with browned sausage, spinach, cream and cheese before being added back to its shell and baked again until warm and bubbly. It's the perfect dinner for a cozy night in.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise, seeded (4 1/2 lb)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 bag (5 oz) baby spinach
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (3 oz)
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with cooking parchment paper; spray with cooking spray.
  • Place both squash halves cut side down on baking sheet. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until tender.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onions and garlic; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink. Reduce heat to medium; add flour, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and nutmeg. Cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually add spinach. Cook and stir just until spinach is wilted. Stir in whipping cream. Heat to boiling; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or just until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in mozzarella and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese until melted.
  • When squash is cool enough to handle, use fork to remove squash strands from shells, leaving shells intact. Mix squash strands into sausage mixture. Spoon filling into both squash shell halves.
  • Arrange filled squash halves on same baking sheet. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly around edges and heated through. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; stir to coat. Cook and stir about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to small bowl; mix with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over squash halves, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1220 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right spaghetti squash. Look for a medium-sized squash that is firm and has a deep yellow color. Avoid squash that has blemishes or soft spots.
  • Cook the spaghetti squash properly. The squash can be baked or microwaved. If baking, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the squash for 1 hour, or until it is tender. If microwaving, cook the squash on high for 10-12 minutes, or until it is tender.
  • Use high-quality sausage. The sausage is the main ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality sausage. Look for a sausage that is made with fresh meat and has a good flavor.
  • Don't overcook the sausage. The sausage should be cooked through, but it shouldn't be dry. Cook the sausage over medium heat until it is browned on all sides and cooked through.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. The vegetables in this dish add flavor and texture. Use a variety of vegetables, such as onions, peppers, and mushrooms.
  • Season the dish to taste. The amount of salt and pepper you add to the dish will depend on your personal preference. Taste the dish before serving and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Conclusion:

Sausage and white bean stuffed spaghetti squash is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The squash is a good source of fiber and vitamins, and the sausage and white beans add protein and flavor. This dish is also easy to make and can be tailored to your own liking. You can use different types of sausage, vegetables, and cheeses to create a dish that is perfect for you and your family.

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