Italian Sausage Spaghetti Squash
Italian Sausage Spaghetti Squash bakes tender strands of roasted squash with a rich tomato-garlic sauce, aromatic veggies, and browned sausage, then finishes under a blanket of melted mozzarella. It’s hearty yet light, with sweet squash balancing savory, herby notes. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a comforting gluten-free casserole to share.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian Sausage Spaghetti Squash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Set the squash, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the squash begins to soften, about 25 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); continue baking until the squash is easily pierced with a knife, about 25 minutes more. Let cool.
- 4
Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate, keeping the drippings in the skillet. Add onion, celery, and carrot to the skillet; cook and stir until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked sausage, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato paste, and garlic; simmer until the flavors meld, about 15 minutes.
- 5
Shred the squash flesh into spaghetti-like strands with a fork; transfer to a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Stir in tomato sauce to combine; sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown, about 25 minutes.
- Calories 345.36 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 14.52 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 39.69 g 14%
- Total Fat 15.98 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 6.26 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.06 g High --
- Cholesterol 42.15 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 615.39 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 7.43 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 14.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 268.5 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 2.4 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 794.92 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 100.56 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 18.56 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Italian Sausage Spaghetti Squash is an Italian dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Celery, Chicken Broth, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 345.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian Sausage Spaghetti Squash?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Italian Sausage Spaghetti Squash made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Celery, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Italian Sausage Spaghetti Squash?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Italian Sausage Spaghetti Squash?
- About 2 hrs in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 345.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian Sausage Spaghetti Squash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Italian Sausage Spaghetti Squash healthy?
- Italian Sausage Spaghetti Squash has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 345.36 calories and 14.52 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 615.39 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.26 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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