Description
Looking for a low-carb dinner that hits all the right notes of comfort, flavor, and nutrition? This Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Sausage and Spinach is the perfect answer. With golden roasted squash acting as your bowl, you’ll dive into layers of Italian sausage, garlic-sautéed spinach, mushrooms, and juicy tomatoes topped with melty mozzarella. It’s everything you crave in a cozy meal without the carb crash. Perfect for quick dinners, healthy lunch ideas, or easy food prep. Add it to your list of go-to dinner ideas, healthy recipes, or easy dinner favorites—this one’s a keeper.
Ingredients
1 medium spaghetti squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces Italian sausage
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
3 cups fresh spinach
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Brush inside with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 35–40 minutes or until tender.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook Italian sausage until browned. Add garlic and mushrooms, cooking until softened.
3. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Add cherry tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
4. Fluff roasted squash with a fork. Top each half with sausage mixture. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
5. Return stuffed squash to oven at 375°F for 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden. Serve hot.
Notes
For a spicier version, use hot Italian sausage and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
You can swap spinach for kale or add extra veggies like zucchini or bell pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed squash half
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg