I love spaghetti squash….it’s just a cool vegetable. I was so excited to find this recipe from Everyday with Rachael Ray. It not only was a 30-minute meal, but also fell into the $10 and under category. You can’t beat that combination! As often as I have made spaghetti squash, I am still amazed when I run my fork through the flesh of the squash and it breaks into noodle like strands. It truly can be used to replace your “spaghetti” dishes, which is perfect for those with gluten allergies or working to reduce their carbs.
Spaghetti Squash with Sausage and Greens-Everyday with Rachael Ray
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 spaghetti squash (about 3 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise
1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces sweet Italian sausage
1 bunch spinach, stems discarded and leaves coarsely chopped (I used a bag of spinach)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Directions:
Bake squash in oven according to directions accompanying squash, I chose to bake the squash OR place a squash half, cut side down, in a large, microwavable dish. Add 1/2 cup water and microwave until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Repeat with the remaining squash half. Discard the seeds.
Now comes the cool part! Using a fork, comb the squash into strands into a bowl. Squash will be slightly crunchy.
Toss with the parmesan and season with black pepper.
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Oh my goodness! I think you have given me reason to try spaghetti squash. This has been saved to my favorites–recipes to try folder. All those ingredients, it has to be FAB!!! Thanks for sharing. I hear ya on the DIY pain in the bottom projects. We have one going on here. Good thing I hadn’t mentioned on my blog yet since we’re working on two weeks now.
I think I’ve cooked every kind of squash except that one. Thanks for the nudge! ~ Maureen
Yum! That food is making me hungry. It’s lunch time here. It looks good. Good luck with your painting project. I know how frustrating that can be when something takes longer than expected. 3 coats already huh? Gosh, that’s alot. It will all work out though. I just know it!
Loooooks SO good!! ALways up for a new recipe, can’t wait to try it:)
Thank you so much for linking up!
I have always wanted to try this, and am working to reduce carbs, so why haven’t I done it????
Will make it soon!
This look and sound so good I think I have to give it a try.
Just bought 2 spaghetti squash this morning-perfect timing! I’m going to try the microwave version. Thanks!
-Lynn
This is a fantastic recipe especially when I am not cooking potatoes or pasta lately…I love the combination of spinach and sausage..This one I will definitely make…
Good luck on round 4 of the room!!! I am sure it will be fantastic!
I love spaghetti squash. It’s amazing that it looks just like pasta!
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This looks divine! I’ll be trying this very soon…thanks! xo wendy
Have you tried putting Kilz on the walls and then paint, it should cover the stencil
That looks so good. I am sure you will figure out the powder room soon.
I’ve never tried spaghetti squash but you make it look so good. I will have to try it. Thanks.
I have always wanted to try this, now I can! Get busy on that powder room!
Debbie
I used to make a lot of spaghetti squash but haven’t made it in a long time. I think I need to pick one up!
Yes…we have all had fails…some drastic. I once knocked out a wall that had just been put up and plastered as soon as the plaster guy left. Let’s just say MyHero was NOT happy then…but WAS happy once he saw my vision completed…even though I had the “vision” to put the wall there in the first place. So, a little paint ain’t nuthin’, baby girl!:.) xo Diana
ps..Pop by tomorrow- I painted a TV today-xo Diana
Okay…never had spaghetti squash, but this looks amazing. I only live about 45 minutes away…how about I just jet up 75 and you make it for me????
I am going to pick some up at Meijer this weekend and give it a shot…I love veggies, so may as well try a new one! Hope everything is getting better up there. My daughter’s school is doing a big fundraiser with our Lexington Chic-fil-a’s to raise money for releif. I don’t think I have ever been so nervous!
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real
This recipe looks delicious! I like the combination of the sweet Italian sausage and the spinach. The first year we had a garden, we grew spaghetti squash. One of my favorite recipes was to make a custard like pie with the spaghetti squash. It had the texture of coconut pie. Now I’m wondering where that recipe is.
I would have rather seen this post than your bathroom today.
Why?
No joke, my Sarah suggested we get a spaghetti squish (we call it that) when we were at Trader Joe’s on Monday.
So, guess what’s in my fridge?
The recipe looks yummo.
(I use the sausage at TJ’s that is vegetarian, though, it’s really good!)
Thank you, will try it!
Anyway, I can see bathroom makeovers everywhere, and anytime, but it’s not every day I get to see squish.
It looks really good! I haven’t made it in a long time, maybe it’s time to copy cat your easy recipe! Thanks Heather!
Thanks LOTS for hosting!!! XO, Aimee
Girl, you are toooooo funny! Sorry about the bathroom. You know I understand with all of my mis-adventures! 🙂
Melody
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Yipee for spagetti squash…but boy do I understand about bathrooms!
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I’m taking a break from working our bathroom and catching up on your blog! LOVE spaghetti squash!! Jim had never had it before he met me, but he loved it too the first time I made it. This recipe looks really good. I’ll have to try it out the next time we get a spaghetti squash!