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15) Chicken Sausage and Spaghetti Squash Ziti-Style Bake

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash about 3 lbs, halved and seeds removed
  • 1 lb chicken sausage sliced (mild or spicy depending on family)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper diced (any color)
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup part-skim ricotta
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (optional)

Method
 

  1. Roast squash halves cut-side down at 400°F for 35–40 minutes until tender; scrape strands with a fork and set aside.
  2. While squash roasts, sauté sausage in olive oil until browned; remove and set aside.
  3. In same pan, cook onion and pepper until soft, add garlic for 30 seconds.
  4. Return sausage to pan, stir in marinara and Italian seasoning; simmer 5 minutes.
  5. Mix sauce with squash strands and ricotta in a large bowl; season to taste.
  6. Transfer to a baking dish, top with mozzarella and Parmesan, then bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes until bubbly.
  7. Garnish with parsley and let rest 5 minutes before serving.