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Spaghetti Squash with Italian Sausage and Marinara

40 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain noodles$15.00480 cal · 24g proteinkept by 1 family

Ingredients

  • spaghetti squash1 count
  • gluten-free Italian sausage1 lb
  • no-sugar-added marinara sauce1 jar
  • yellow onion½ count
  • baby spinach4 oz
  • shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup
  • grated Parmesan cheese½ cup
  • olive oil2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 400°F. Halve the squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Microwave the halves cut-side down in a dish with 1/4 inch of water, covered, 12-15 minutes until tender.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, brown the sausage and diced onion in a skillet 8 minutes until the sausage reaches 160°F, then add the marinara and spinach and simmer 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Scrape the squash into strands with a fork, leaving them in the shells.

  4. 4

    Spoon the sausage sauce over the squash, top with mozzarella and Parmesan and broil 3-4 minutes until bubbly.

  5. 5

    Serve right in the shells, scooping portions onto plates.

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