Spaghetti squash is usually served as a side dish, or Italian style, but I wanted to try something different. I recently came up with this recipe for Spicy Stuffed Spaghetti Squash!
I baked the squash, pulled out the strands of squash and mixed them with a spicy southwestern style tomato filling.
Then I put all the filling back into the empty squash shells.
Of course I had to top it with cheese, because cheese makes everything taste even better. Then I baked it again to melt the cheese and served it for dinner. It was delicious!
The sweetness of the squash and tomatoes blended perfectly with the spicy sausage and seasoning. My son had three helpings, and he won’t usually even eat squash! One of the reasons I like spaghetti squash is because it has a delicate flavor, which makes it very versatile.
I used one link of chorizo style sausage to add flavor and spiciness. I love chorizo sausage, but it is pretty fattening, so I like to use it in recipes like this, where a little goes a long way.
This would also work well as a vegetarian dish, by removing the sausage and adding black or kidney beans. Corn would also we a good addition to this, and I meant to add some to the recipe, but I didn’t have any my freezer!
Spicy Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1/2 yellow pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 link chorizo sausage chopped
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Slice the spaghetti squash in half and scoop out all the seeds.
- Bake cut side down for 45 minutes until the squash is soft and squishy. You can also microwave the whole spaghetti squash, checking it every 5 minutes to see if it is soft. But I don’t like to cut it and take the seeds out when it is hot, so I prefer to use the oven even though it takes longer.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. When the oil is hot add the onion and pepper and sautefor 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic and sausage and all the spices and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and keep the mixture on low heat until the spaghetti squash is ready.
- When the squash is done use a fork to take out the strands, leaving the shells behind.
- Stir the spaghetti squash strands into the mixture in the skillet. Then spoon it all back into the spaghetti squash shell, mounding it up so it all fits.
- Top the squash halves with cheddar cheese, and put it back into the oven for 10-15 minutes to bake.
Notes
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts are estimates.
I love spaghetti squash! This looks like such a great dinner.
This looks awesome and yummy!
I’ve never had squash before but this looks good.
That looks yummy!
I love spaghetti squash – this looks fantastic!
This looks absolutely delicious! I just baked my first spaghetti squash a few months ago–how could I have missed it for so long!? *pinned*
what a great idea. I never know what to do with my spaghetti squash.
This looks great!
Yum!! I never thought of putting it back in the rind. I think I am in love with spaghetti squash!
What a great idea! I always grow spaghetti squash in my garden. I’ll definitely be giving this a try this summer!
So up my alley and it looks FANTASTIC!
Spaghetti squash is amazing. This recipe looks like a winner. I will have to pick up a fresh spaghetti squash when I go to the store tomorrow!
This looks like a great idea. I have a stuffed bell pepper recipe I love. The best part is you get filled up on the vegetables without even realizing it. This looks like the same thing. Going to have to keep my eyes open for some good squash at the grocery store. (I am SO GLAD spring is finally here.
Jennie
p.s. Found your blog via “Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop” on Recipes for our Daily Bread. Planning on going to pin this & check out your Pinterest page right now!
Spaghetti squash is on of my new favorites. Will definitely go on the list! Thanks for sharing!
holds out plate….seriously, going to try and make this, I know I will love it…maybe even Dino would too
What a tasty dish!! Thank you for sharing with Friday Favorites, we love having you 😀
Oh My GOODNESS. Must make immediately. I just bough a whole bunch of spaghetti squash to freeze but now I know to save one and make this for supper tonight!
This looks delicious! I found you through the What’s on the List Party!
We would just love your Spicy Stuffed Spaghetti Squash, it looks awesome. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a great weekend.
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Miz Helen
This sounds fantastic… I’m pinning it for later 🙂