Spaghetti Squash Sausage Casserole Recipes

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Place with cut side down in a baking dish; add water. Cover and bake at 375° for 20-30 minutes or until it is easily pierced with a fork. When cool enough to handle, scoop out squash, separating the strands with a fork. In a skillet, cook beef, onion, red pepper and garlic until meat is browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain; add tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper and squash. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with the cheese and parsley; let stand a few minutes.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND SAUSAGE BAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Lightly mist a 9" x 13" baking dish with cooking spray.
• With a sharp knife, pierce some holes all over the squash. Place it in a microwave safe dish and microwave on high for about 7 minutes. This will soften the squash enough so that it can be cut in half. Let squash cool about 10 minutes before handling.
• Once squash has cooled, cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out all the seeds. Lightly mist both halves with an olive oil mister and sprinkle with salt. Place in a shallow baking dish with about 1/2 " of water (cut sides up), and roast in the oven for about 30-40 minutes, or until squash is tender.
• When squash is cool enough to handle, scrape with a fork to remove flesh in long strands, and place strands in a large bowl.
• Add the cooked sausage into the squash.
• In a medium sized sauce pan, melt butter over medium high heat. Stir in the flour to form a roux. Then slowly whisk in the milk, broth and garlic. Bring to a boil, while whisking constantly. Then lower heat to medium, stir in the parmesan and sage, and continue stirring until sauce thickens.
• Pour sauce over squash and mix well and season with salt and pepper.
• Pour squash into prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, then top with the Panko breadcrumbs and dried parsley.
• Place in oven and bake until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
• Let cool for about 5 minutes. Cut into 8 equally sized servings.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH & SAUSAGE EASY MEAL

Steps:

• Cut squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Place halves on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high 15-20 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Add squash, pico de gallo, salt and pepper to sausage; heat through, tossing to combine.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH ALFREDO WITH SAUSAGE AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Place spaghetti squash cut-side down in a microwave-safe dish. Pour in 1/4 cup water. Microwave on high until easily pierced with a fork, about 7 minutes.
• Scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands with a fork. Transfer to a bowl; add butter, salt, and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add to bowl with spaghetti squash. Add walnuts and a pinch of salt to the skillet; cook and stir until toasted, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl.
• Place sausage in the skillet; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in Alfredo sauce and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Spoon sausage mixture over squash and top with walnuts.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE & SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• This casserole will require a 9x13 inch casserole dish (you may prep it with non-stick cooking spray if desired).
• Preheat the oven to 400-degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or tin foil. Halve the squash (lengthwise or widthwise) and scoop out the seeds. Sprinkle the halves with a bit of salt. Place squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet.
• Bake squash in preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes or until it's easily pierced with a knife. Remove from oven and cool until easily handled. Use a fork to scrape out the "spaghetti" into a mixing bowl.
• To the squash, add egg (beaten), Parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well. Set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 375-degrees in preparation for the casserole.
• In a large to medium pot, over medium-high heat, brown the Italian sausage until just done. Do not drain. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the onions become translucent. Remove from heat. Add the 24 oz jar of pasta sauce. Mix thoroughly. Set aside.
• Grab your casserole dish and begin layering. First, add about 2/3 cup of meat sauce to the bottom of the dish, and spread evenly. Next, layer half the spaghetti squash mixture on top of the meat sauce using a fork to evenly press it into a uniform thickness, almost as if it's acting as a lasagna noodle. Top the squash layer with half of the remaining meat sauce, and spread evenly. Now sprinkle 2 cups of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the meat sauce.
• Spread the remaining squash mixture using the same technique as above, followed by the rest of the meat sauce. Sprinkle the last 2 cups of mozzarella cheese evenly over the meat layer.
• Bake in preheated, 375-degree oven until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.
• Let cool for at least 10 minutes. This allows the casserole to be set up so that each serving comes out clean and beautiful. Enjoy!

TURKEY SAUSAGE & MUSHROOM SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare the spaghetti squash by following these instructions or these instructions for cooking in the oven or these instructions for cooking in the microwave.
• Scrape out the "noodles" into a large bowl using a fork and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until onion starts to soften and become translucent.
• Add the garlic and cook for another minute or two.
• Add the turkey sausage to the skillet, and cook until nearly cooked through, crumbling it as it cooks.
• Then add the mushrooms and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
• Add the crushed tomatoes and heat through for a minute or two.
• Combine the sauce and the spaghetti squash, and transfer to a 9/13 casserole or glass baking dish.
• Place dollops of ricotta over the top of the spaghetti squash mixture and stir in partially.
• Top with shredded mozzarella and parmesan and bake for 25-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned, and casserole is heated through.
• Let sit for 5 minutes or so before serving.

CHEESY SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Cut the squash in half and carefully remove the seeds.
• Be sure to cut around the edge so you don't cut into the squash itself.
• Turn halves upside down in a baking pan.
• Bake at 375-degrees for approx 45 minutes, or until the inside is soft.
• Let cool and carefully remove inside of squash with fork or spoon.
• It will look a lot like cooked spaghetti and come out in strands.
• Heat some olive oil in a skillet.
• Add the spaghetti squash strands, garlic and crumbled sausage.
• Cook on med until for approx 5 minutes.
• Add milk and cook until heated through and liquid is absorbed.
• Transfer to a warm bowl and toss with cheeses until mixed.
• Top with salt and pepper to taste.
• Enjoy!

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH SWEET SAUSAGE & PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Halve spaghetti squash and place cut side down on buttered baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes or until tender. Cool to the point of being able to handle, remove and discard seeds then shred pulp gently with a fork so that strands resemble spaghetti noodles. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
• While squash bakes, cook and crumble bratwurst in a skillet over medium heat. Add peppers, onion and garlic and continue cooking until vegetables are crisp tender.
• Add squash, tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt and pepper to skillet and heat through. Remove from heat and drain excess liquid. Mix in 3/4 cup Parmesan and transfer to a greased 9×13 or oval 2 quart casserole dish. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, topping with remaining Parmesan for the last five minutes of baking time.

BAKED SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE WITH SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Boil noodles according to package. Drain water and set aside.
• Brown Italian Sausage then drain the grease. Cook sausage while pasta is cooking.
• Melt one tablespoon butter in skillet. Saute onions and garlic until tender on low heat.
• Add the spaghetti noodles, veggies, and sausage together. Mix in 1 cup of cheese.
• Stir in spaghetti sauce. Place the pasta and meat mixture into a 9×12 baking dish.
• Cover the spaghetti noodles and meat mixture with the remaining 2 cups of cheese.
• Bake in the oven on 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until the pasta is heated all the way through and the cheese is melted, and hot and bubbly.
• Serve while hot. Enjoy!

SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND SAUSAGE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place spaghetti squash, cut-side down, on greased foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until flesh is tender, about 1 hour. Let cool for 15 minutes. Using fork, separate flesh into strands to make 5 cups squash.
• Meanwhile, brown sausage in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up with spoon, for 5 minutes or until no longer pink; drain fat. Add onions, stirring occasionally, until softened and sausage is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, all but a pinch of the rosemary and the pepper (optional). Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add soup and vinegar to pan. Bring to simmer, stirring often. Mix in squash.
• Transfer to 2 qt (1.9 L) casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 25 minutes until golden and bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining rosemary.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE FILLING

Steps:

• Wrap squash halves in plastic wrap. Cook 1 at a time in microwave on high until tender, about 8 minutes. Pierce plastic to allow steam to escape. Cool. Meanwhile, sauté sausage, bell pepper, onion and garlic in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until sausage browns and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage with back of spoon, about 12 minutes. Mix in marinara sauce.
• Using fork, pull out squash strands from shells, leaving shells intact. Mix squash strands into sausage mixture. Season filling to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon filling into squash shells. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate.)
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange filled squash halves on baking sheet. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake uncovered until heated through, about 20 minutes (30 minutes if previously chilled). Cut each squash half in two and serve.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place squash, cut sides down, on baking sheet.
• Bake squash in the preheated oven until it starts to soften, about 25 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until easily pierced with a knife, about 25 minutes more. Remove from the oven and cool until easily handled.
• Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes; remove from skillet. Add onion, celery, and carrot to the skillet; cook and stir in sausage drippings until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir cooked sausage, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato paste, and garlic into the skillet. Simmer sauce until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
• Use a fork to scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands. Transfer strands to a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spoon sauce over strands and stir to combine. Cover with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven oven until bubbly and golden brown, about 25 minutes.