Saturday, November 27, 2021

Spaghetti Squash with Chunky Tomato Sauce

1 spaghetti squash (about 4 lbs)
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 cups (6oz) sliced cremini mushrooms
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1 can (14oz) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/3 cup water
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
4 (3oz) cooked chicken sausage links, cut into pieces
2 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley

  1. Cut spaghetti squash lengthwise in half.  Remove seeds.  Place squash in 12/8 inch microwavable dish.  Cover with ventilated plastic wrap.  Microwave on HIGH 9 minutes or until squash separates easily into strands when tested with fork.  Cut each squash half lengthwise in half; separate strands with fork.
  2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add mushrooms, onion and bell pepper; cook and stir 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, oregano, salt and black pepper into skillet.  Bring to a simmer.  Reduce heat; cover and cook 5 minutes.  Stir in sausage pieces.
  4. Place squash on serving plates.  Top with sauce and sprinkle with parsley.

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