ITALIAN SAUSAGE-STUFFED SQUASH

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Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Small Acorn Squash
2 Sweet or Hot Italian Sausages
1 Onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
Salt and Pepper
1/2 cup grated parmasean cheese

Steps:

Cut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds. Pierce skin in several places with sharp knife. Rinse and place cut side down in a large microwaveable dish. Cook on high for 14 - 16 minutes, or until tender. Crumble sausage in microwavable cassorole, add onion, green pepper and garlic. Cover and cook on high until meat is no longer pink. Drain off liquid, stir in italian seasonings and tomatoes. Cook additional 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide stuffing between squash, sprinkle with cheese and heat 2 - 4 minutes , or until cheese melts. ** alternative Cut Acorn Squash in Half, placing cut side down on cookie sheet and bake at 350.