SPAGHETTI SQUASH ITALIANO

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Hope you know how to accept compliments in Italian! It'll come in handy when the family tries this delicious Spaghetti Squash Italiano.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield Makes 8 servings, 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 spaghetti squash (2-3/4 lb.)
1 lb. Italian sausage
1 onion, finely chopped
1 each red and green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Pierce squash several times with tip of sharp knife or fork to allow steam to escape. Place squash in shallow microwaveable dish. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 15 min. or just until squash is softened, turning every 5 min. Set aside.
  • Heat oven to 475ºF. Crumble sausage into large nonstick skillet; cook on medium-high heat 2 min. or until evenly browned, stirring frequently. Stir in onions; cook and stir 5 min. Add peppers and garlic; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Cut squash in half; remove and discard seeds. Scoop out squash strands. Add to sausage mixture; mix lightly. Stir in pasta sauce. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through. Meanwhile, combine cheese and parsley.
  • Sprinkle cheese mixture over squash. Bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 670 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

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